Feng Xi was too lazy to bother with the little black ball's exaggerated performance and continued pondering serious matters.
She had to settle the alliance between the Yan Clan and humans before Shen Zhilan came out of confinement. Time was tight, and the task was heavy. Where should she start?
She knew very little about the Yan Clan. Strictly speaking, the humans' information about the Yan Clan was also very limited.
Because although the Yan Clan had allied with the demons and would act as the demons' vanguard, they rarely appeared in human territory.
In addition, because of the special nature of the Ruins Realm, humans also rarely set foot in the Yan Clan's territory.
After thinking it over and over, Feng Xi felt like she had to make a trip to the Yan Clan. Only then could she know their needs, then propose targeted conditions for an alliance.
But how should she go?
If she said she wanted to go stroll around the Yan Clan, even if Xiao Baidao wouldn't agree even if he had to break her legs.
She had to find a legitimate reason that would make Master have no choice but to agree.
Unfortunately, after thinking for several days, she still couldn't come up with a suitable reason.
Just as she was worrying about this, a piece of news came. The demons had sent an envoy delegation to the Yan Clan.
The human race immediately had many speculations.
The demons had recently been constantly making small moves. Could they be going to the Yan Clan to instigate them into becoming their vanguard this time?
Feng Xi: (✧◡✧)
The demons really were her timely rain!
She eagerly went to find Xiao Baidao, "Master, I heard that the demons sent an envoy delegation to the Yan Clan? They must be plotting something bad. We have to guard against them!"
Xiao Baidao nodded, "We have already strengthened patrols along the Yan Clan border. Once there is the slightest movement from the Yan Clan's side, we will be able to discover it in time."
Feng Xi hesitated for a moment, "Master, I think… Forget it. I'd better not say it."
Seeing her hesitant appearance, Xiao Baidao couldn't help finding it a bit amusing, "If you have something to say, just say it. Between us master and disciple, there is nothing that cannot be said."
Only then did Feng Xi say with an expression of throwing caution to the wind, "Master, the strengthened patrols you mentioned are only passive defense. We should take the initiative to attack!"
"You mean we should take the initiative to attack the Yan Clan?
That's too rash!
Although the Yan Clan's strength is far inferior to the demons, they have the Ruins Realm to rely on. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. If we launch a large-scale assault, not only will we not gain any benefits, we will also allow the demons to take advantage of our weakness."
Xiao Baidao thought, although Xiao Xi was clever and intelligent, she was still too young. She still lacked experience and knowledge.
Feng Xi shook her head, "Master, that's not what I meant.
What I wanted to say was that since the demons can send an envoy delegation to the Yan Clan, us humans can too!
Not only can we investigate the Yan Clan's actual situation, we can also make the demons suspicious. Why not do it?"
Xiao Baidao froze, send an envoy delegation to visit the Yan Clan?
Forget the Yan Clan, the humans had never even sent an envoy delegation to the Demon Clan.
The main reason was that they didn't trust the other party.
Although it was said that when two countries were at war and that envoys weren't killed, the demons and the Yan Clan had always been cunning and treacherous, always going back on their word. Perhaps the delegation would go there perfectly fine, but then… be unable to return.
Just as Xiao Baidao was about to speak, Feng Xi continued, "Master, recently we discovered two eyes of the deathly silent qi formation one after another. I feel like there may be more than just these two.
Think about it, the Northern Region is so vast. How could two formation disks possibly suppress it all?!
Aside from us humans, perhaps there are similar formations on the territories of the Demon Clan and Yan Clan too.
It's just that the current situation is unclear, so it wouldn't be good to rashly discuss this matter with the two clans.
We can take advantage of this visit to investigate.
That's why this trip hit several birds with one stone. It has nothing but benefits!"
Xiao Baidao's brows furrowed tightly, "Xiao Xi, what you said is not without reason, but the risk is too great!
Besides, we and the Yan Clan have always been in a semi-hostile state. If we rashly send an envoy delegation, the Yan Clan may not agree to let us enter the Ruins Realm."
"Master, we cultivators face risks everywhere. If we are scared of this and fear that, we might as well become ordinary mortals and live freely!
Besides, the demons haven't completely fallen out with us yet. The Yan Clan doesn't have the courage to attack members of the envoy delegation.
As for whether they are willing to let us enter the Ruins Realm, we just need to find a reason they cannot refuse."
"What reason?"
"The best reason is for the elite disciples of the two clans to spar and exchange pointers.
Think about it, the Yan Clan believes the Ruins Realm can suppress cultivation. Now that they have the chance to suppress our elite disciples, they'll definitely be eager for it!"
Hearing this, Xiao Baidao's brows furrowed even tighter.
"Master, are you worried that no one will be willing to take this risk?
This disciple may be untalented, but I am willing to volunteer!
Once I am the first to sign up, the other three sects will feel too embarrassed not to send people."
Xiao Baidao shook his head, "Xiao Xi, Master knows you are a good child.
But you are still young, you don't need to think about these things. You only need to focus on cultivation.
Leave these matters to Master. Even if the sky collapses, Master will hold it up for you!"
Warmth filled Feng Xi's heart, but she said solemnly, "Master, I know you are afraid I will encounter danger.
But right now, humanity is in an eventful period. With the slightest carelessness, we may fall into eternal calamity.
As the saying goes, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact. As a personal disciple of Xuantian Sect, I should contribute my strength to the sect and to humanity!
Moreover, I am young and my cultivation is low. It will be easier for the Yan Clan to lower their guard, making it more convenient to investigate some things."
Xiao Baidao was first stunned, then his eyes reddened.
The vast majority of people were confined to their own small patch of land. Very few could look at the bigger picture and consider matters from the perspective of humanity's interests.
But Xiao Xi, this child, had done it!
As the Sect Master of Xuantian Sect, he was happy to see such a rising star.
But as her master, he would rather his little disciple be more willful, more selfish, than have her shoulder these heavy burdens at such a young age.
So he still firmly refused.
Feng Xi gritted her teeth, "Master, two days ago, I asked Elder Hai why the Four Great Sects only have the Sect Masters' personal disciples, and why the elders don't have personal disciples.
Also, why are the personal disciples of the Four Great Sects all so young?
He told me that in the past, the Sect Masters were busy with many affairs, so they didn't accept personal disciples. Only the elders would accept personal disciples.
But the elders' generation of personal disciples all died for various reasons.
Some sacrificed themselves for humanity, some died in secret realms, and some died in accidents.
Because these events were suspicious, and because the elders were too heartbroken, the Sect Masters of each sect began accepting personal disciples.
They gathered the power of the entire sect to cultivate the next generation of successors.
It's also because of this that we personal disciples have received more protection, perhaps even too much protection.
But how can saplings that never experience wind, frost, rain, or snow possibly grow into towering trees?!
You and the other three Sect Masters should also let go at the proper time!
Otherwise, you are not helping us. You are harming us!"