Chapter 1747: Chapter 1747: Feigning Mystery
The three words, layered with strange notes, reached Ji You’s ears, and then transformed into a string of characters.
[Qing·Lv·Shi]
After these three words, there was a string of crooked characters which Ji You instantly understood were the local script.
This meant that its name, when written, was represented by this string of characters.
As for its authenticity? Ji You wasn’t worried it was fake, because she could sense a vague feeling from the fluctuation of the silk thread in her palm.
No way it’s a fake.
So—
Ji You suddenly smiled; since it has introduced its grand name, it meant that in this environment of the Plane, names were just codes, not some secretive thing that couldn’t be casually spoken.
Therefore—
Reciprocity, Ji You naturally should also respond politely.
Thus, Ji You smiled into the void and said boldly, "Hello Qing·Lv·Shi, my name is Ji Longao Tian You, very pleased to meet you."
Old Yellow Bull’s eyes widened in astonishment: "!!!"
[Wait a moment... is that really your name? Old Niu feels like you’re deceiving me—]
Ji You slapped Old Yellow Bull’s big face, and Old Yellow Bull instantly shut his mouth. Just after Ji You finished speaking, the silk thread in her hand moved for a moment. But Ji You’s face remained calm, though her heart raced, and she said, "We humans always value harmony, even if you are an alien, as long as you sincerely become friends with me, then the guest, however, if you are an enemy, then I’m sorry, but I, Long Aotian, would rather sacrifice my own life to completely annihilate you, even if you hide behind this silk thread."
Far away.
In a circular structure, deep green eyes sitting centrally, watched closely by a group of green-eyed observers, slowly opened its mouth:
"Hello Long Aotian, I am willing to be your friend, but I cannot promise the other nine requests you made."
Here it comes.
It’s happening.
"Oh?" Internally very excited, Ji You only raised an eyebrow lightly and said, "You won’t agree to any of the nine requests? Is this your sincerity in wanting to be my friend?"
It closed its mouth, in silence.
Ji You chuckled lowly, saying, "No need to ask, I guess you’ve met other humans."
It raised its head, gazing into Ji You’s pitch-black eyes, and said, "I’ve indeed met them."
The language it spoke did not need translation when reaching Ji You’s ears; it automatically converted into a meaning Ji You could understand.
In other words, the language Ji You spoke also did not need translation; it could be understood by it.
In this respect, Ji You wasn’t worried that the other party couldn’t understand because when the darkness descended, those silk threads had entangled and transformed into each illusion causing everyone to sink deeper uncontrollably, the ruler of that environment spoke the human language.
This indicated that the other party must certainly have mastered the human language or had the ability to communicate with unknown alien beings.
Perhaps, they had previously encountered humans.
Or, they possessed a unique method for communicating with alien creatures, such as through spiritual power or soul exchanges.
With just one deceit, Ji You got the answer, one has to admit, this alien seemed rather simple.
Thinking about this, Ji You’s demeanor was indifferent as she said, "Oh, then you must not know the uniqueness of the Long Aotian Clan among humans."
It was taken aback and suddenly asked, "Is Long Aotian a clan?"
"Of course."
"Just like the Green Clan of yours, we Long Aotian Clan are the most powerful clan among humans." Ji You squeezed the silk thread tightly, and the thread’s fluctuation allowed her to sharply collect hints from it, alongside gauging the other party’s thoughts and intentions. However, with limited information presently, Ji You couldn’t understand more.
Still, it didn’t stop her from bluffing.
If you know nothing, then just talk nonsense; anyone who believes would be a fool.
If what she said was wrong, she mustn’t be embarrassed. As long as she was breathing, and still lively, she’d just carry on with the nonsense. Ji You had already decided that as long as the other party was listening, it proved there was a reason, either she had hit upon something, or the other party wasn’t assured that they could eliminate her in one fell swoop.
As soon as Ji You mentioned the Green Clan, in the circular structure, the deep green eyes sat still all along, suddenly shook violently.
This tremor, even Ji You, holding one end of the silk thread, felt clearly.
Dang!
Something is definitely up.
If that’s the case, Qinglu really is a clan?
At that moment, Ji You’s eyes nearly glittered, but she quickly restrained herself, maintaining a calm and composed expression, saying, "Our Long Aotian Clan has always been the favorite of the Heavenly Dao, innately possessing the ability to turn danger into safety and to overturn desperate situations. You’ve been trying to trap and kill us, but we’ve been lively and energetic, which is the best proof. I advise you to think clearly, either meet my 10 conditions or completely lift the restrictions, allowing us free passage out of here, or else you will inevitably face a very troublesome and headache-inducing consequence."
It remained silent for a while; the duration of the silence was so lengthy that Ji You was starting to doubt whether her bluff had hit the mark when suddenly, it spoke: "I can only agree to the 2nd and 6th points, the rest I cannot promise."
Still, if you can ask for the sky’s price, you can certainly bargain on the spot.
Once the other party made this offer, Ji You became even more excited. She tilted her head, with a look of serious contemplation, though she was actually trying to recall what the 2nd and 6th points were.
At that time, she spoke whatever came to mind without mentally noting them down.
Her thoughtful demeanor was clearly observed by it, and in the unseen place, its deep green eyes, surprisingly contained a trace of tension.
Then—
Ji You also figured out which two points were the 2nd and 6th. It was willing to disperse all the Black Fog as well as hand over Shen Sheng and their spaceship to her, meaning K-Q75 was indeed in its possession.
Ji You curled her lips and said, "No. You must agree to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th points."
She didn’t demand the 7th point, asking the other party to open the Plane’s passage; the 8th point’s cubicle farm model, nor the 9th point about opening the Plane for visits, not because Ji You didn’t want them, but because sometimes, in negotiations, it’s useful to create an elusive atmosphere.
These three points are indeed more crucial than the previous 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Yet, Ji You decided to give up, evidently to portray a sense of her indifference towards departing the Plane, acquiring cubicle farm models, and possessing unimpeded mobility within the Plane...
Her refusal indicated that she was untroubled.
Being indifferent implied she was immensely assured of her ability to leave safely using her own means.