Emperor’s Domination

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“It’s just a lotus.” Li Qiye said, rendering the guy speechless.

The monarch found this answer ridiculous.
As far as he knew, his sect was the only one with a lotus plant of this level in all of the upper continents.

“Why do you want our lotus? Other alchemy plants can solve this issue.” He inquired.

“Yes, quite a few, such as the quaking immortal vine, abyssal golden flower, elusive draconic orchid.
The problem is that they’re rather far away and this lotus is the closest.

“…” The monarch stared at Li Qiye as if he was staring at a madman.

Those alchemy materials mentioned were all wondrous.
He had only heard or read about them, never seeing one in person.

“Are you really just using them to chase bad luck away?” He couldn’t help but ask the same question.

“What else?” Li Qiye waved his hand.

He felt the urge to yell at the guy for being outrageous but restrained himself since Li Qiye had displayed his knowledge prior.

These plants and flowers were virtually legendary.
They should be used as inheritances and legacies for a sect, or to be refined into peerless pills.
Using the exalted lotus for chasing luck away was simply ludicrous.
Not even an apex conqueror could be so wasteful.

“I’m afraid I can’t make a decision on this matter.” The monarch gave up.

“It’s alright because I’m not asking for permission.
I’m telling you out of courtesy.” Li Qiye smiled.

“…
Are you saying that if we don’t agree, you will rob us?” The monarch stared at him.

“That’s a strong word, all I’m doing is picking a flower.” Li Qiye said.

The monarch felt the urge to yell out profanities but restrained himself.
After all, he was a man of status and shouldn’t act improperly.

The lotus was one of their prized treasures and foundations.
If Li Qiye were to try, the members would risk their lives to stop him.

“We do have one flower active right now but this is beyond my station.
If you need it, I can help you negotiate.” The monarch took a deep breath and acquiesced.

“See, isn’t this going well? It’s hard to refuse someone courteous such as myself.” Li Qiye smiled.

The monarch didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when talking to this ridiculous man.
He also wondered whether Li Qiye had enough power to take on Alchemy Dao.

Nonetheless, he was sure that the guy wasn’t crazy.
He glanced at the bear and the old servant behind him – this only made the assessment more difficult.

“The negotiation requires some time, no?” The monarch said: “I will try my best to help you out but I’m unsure of the result.”

“I still have some patience, at least when it comes to your sect.” Li Qiye smiled.

“Great.” The monarch patted his shoulder again and said: “Let’s go back to our prior issue.
I need your input on a problem of mine.”

“You owe someone a favor?” Li Qiye gave him the side-eye.

The monarch coughed awkwardly and said: “True, true.
Hehehe, but I’m sure you will be interested in this.”