Chapter 4198 - 4217: I Am Here to Make a Transaction

Black Witch Territory.

Luo Si leaned back in the chair, holding an apple in his hand. He took a bite, lazily crossing his legs on the table.

"What does Eagle Territory say? Are they still refusing to agree to my conditions?"

A tall and thin old man stood before the table, reporting respectfully: "They said they still need to discuss further."

Luo Si casually threw the apple into the trash can in the corner, an unfriendly expression appearing on his rugged face.

"Looks like my attitude was too good. Do they think I really don’t dare to kill people or what?"

The old man hesitated: "Great One’s personality, reputation, the other side is well aware."

"Hmm?"

Luo Si retracted his legs and sat up from the chair, eyeing the old man with lion-like eyes: "What do you mean?"

The old man hesitated again, lowering his voice a few notches: "Everyone knows you’re not the type to kill indiscriminately. Although you’ve detained President Eric and others, you surely won’t, as you claim, kill them without discrimination."

Luo Si slapped the table angrily: "Who says I wouldn’t kill?"

The old man looked awkward, remained silent for a few seconds, and then spread his hands: "If you truly don’t care, you could go ahead and kill a batch now. I think the other side would surely respond much faster, and the chances of them agreeing to our terms would be much higher."

Luo Si was stunned, his expression complex, seeming both on the verge of rage and somewhat embarrassed.

The old man sighed and spoke: "They know your character, which is why they have not agreed to the terms."

Luo Si angrily said: "Were my conditions exaggerated? It’s just some resources, yet they refuse. They are forcing my hand; I’ll take them myself."

"That’s not ’taking’; that’s ’robbing’."

The old man corrected Luo Si’s words, with a touch of helplessness in his tone.

He watched Luo Si grow up, doesn’t he know Luo Si’s personality?

He is highly talented, strong, courageous, and decisive, but he is a... good person.

If people from Eagle Ridge dared to strike, Luo Si could make the invaders bleed rivers of blood, but if asked for Luo Si to take the offensive— to seize territory, resources, to kill — Luo Si couldn’t.

He has no grand ambitions; he simply wants every citizen in this small Black Witch Territory to live well.

Black Witch Territory was the land left to him by his father.

He is the lord and has the responsibility to take care of the citizens of Black Witch Territory.

Luo Si snorted coldly: "It’s not that I don’t want to rob, but if they push me to the edge, watch if I don’t!"

The old man had a helpless expression; the current situation in Black Witch Territory entirely depends on Luo Si. Without Luo Si, it would have been swallowed by Eagle Ridge long ago.

A guard walked in: "Two people have arrived at the entrance of the castle. A man and a woman say they want to visit the Great One."

Luo Si asked: "Where are they from?"

The guard replied: "Not locals; the woman is from the Xilin Clan, and the man is from the Human Clan. They both look quite young."

The old man interposed: "What’s their purpose?"

The guard replied: "They said they could resolve the Great One’s current troubles."

Luo Si showed a surprised expression and waved his hand: "Let them in."

Soon, Talina and Lin Chen were brought into the hall.

Luo Si lay back in the chair again, crossing his legs: "What do you want from me?"

Talina smiled and said: "Lord Luo Si, I am the daughter of King Qingchuan Sea of Xiyue Star. I am here to propose a transaction with Your Excellency."

Luo Si lazily asked: "What transaction?"

Talina replied: "Lord Luo Si detained a group of people from the Witch Doctor Association for the transaction with Eagle Ridge, in order to obtain sufficient food and some other resources. Now Eagle Ridge is not accepting, the negotiations are stuck. I want to ask if I can resolve these resources for you, will you release these people?"

Luo Si’s eyes lit up: "Are you representing Eagle Ridge?"

Talina answered promptly: "No, I represent myself. I need President Eric to help save someone, but he is in your hands, so I am willing to pay the price to redeem President Eric."

Luo Si pursued: "Do you know the conditions I’ve proposed?"

Talina answered crisply: "Yes, your Black Witch Territory is not considered large, nor are your citizens numerous. Although the amount of resources requested is not small, I can provide."

Talina and Lin Chen traveled all the way to Black Witch Territory but didn’t rush in for the rescue, as Lord Luo Si is at the sixth layer of Star Nebula, better not confront him directly.

After inquiring about the situation and understanding Luo Si’s demands, Talina proposed a visit, exchanging resources for people.

As a princess, Talina is greatly favored by King Qingchuan Sea and has a large amount of money. Otherwise, she couldn’t shop all the way on Cangming Star.

She came prepared for treatment with ample funds.

Although Black Witch Territory has Luo Si, the super powerhouse, its territory is actually not large, nor are the residents particularly numerous.

The terrain of Black Witch Territory is complex, with more mountains than land, possessing several valuable mineral resources but incapable of planting food.

Black Witch Territory has always been selling mineral products to exchange for food, but now surrounded by two other lords who covet it, this effectively seals off Black Witch Territory’s routes to the outside.

Previously, grain imports were purchased from Eagle Ridge, but now Eagle Ridge refuses to sell even a grain further. They propose Black Witch Territory’s integration into Eagle Ridge.

Luo Si naturally disagrees; although he’s powerful, he is the sole expert in Black Witch Territory. If a fight breaks out, he might remain unscathed, but the residents would likely be annihilated in an instant.

Eagle Ridge also fears his strength, hence the stalemate between both sides.

With the standoff, citizens still need food daily; the grain becomes progressively scarce. In frustration, Luo Si kidnaps President Eric and a group.

The Witch Doctor Association holds significant influence on Witch Star and President Eric is a notable figure. Luo Si uses President Eric’s life to pressure Eagle Ridge to relent and restore previous resource exchanges.

Eagle Ridge knows Luo Si is not a ruthless cold-blooded butcher, and that he cares about those citizens, surely he wouldn’t dare kill anyone, so they are in no hurry to agree, determined to annex Black Witch Territory.

Luo Si asked puzzledly: "Now the issue is Black Witch Territory is surrounded, transport ships can’t get in or out. Even if you can buy it, you can’t ship it in. If you could, don’t you think we wouldn’t already be buying elsewhere?"

Talina smiled: "That’s what I need to handle. Your Excellency just needs to decide whether to make this transaction."

Luo Si thought about it: "If you truly can deliver the grain and other resources I’ve asked for, then I’ll release Eric."

Talina’s eyes brightened: "One promise, one deed!"

Luo Si snorted: "Agree to it, and abide by it!"