A Girl Dies Every Day in Her Dream Life 207

Chapter 207: For the Sake of Going Home

There was a new person beside Miss.

The elders of the various tribes suddenly noticed that Miss, who was usually aloof, now had a black-haired girl she had never seen before constantly by her side.

Even the White Tiger spirit allowed this girl to sit on its back, their interactions familiar, not like they had just met.

The tribe elders sensed that this might be related to Miss’s true identity. After all, the rumors about her being a descendant of an ancient sect… had been spreading recently.

Especially during the Immortal Emperor’s southern tour, the rumors intensified.

However, this was just a minor change. Unlike the Immortal Emperor, Miss’s true identity wasn’t important to the demonic beast tribes.

Whether she was a descendant of an ancient sect or an ancient clan, what she had done for the southern barbarian lands in the past thousand years was far more important than her identity.

Regardless of her motives, the southern barbarian lands were much more prosperous than they were a thousand years ago, gradually resembling a true power.

More importantly…

Miss rarely interfered in the internal affairs of any tribe, nor did she form factions or cultivate her own power base.

It could be said that Miss Luo Xue was the ideal leader for the southern barbarian lands. They wouldn’t find another one like her. Even a Saint Realm cultivator couldn’t take on this role.

Therefore…

After Luo Xue agreed to meet with the Immortal Emperor, many tribe elders rushed over, requesting a meeting with Miss.

Since there were too many elders, Luo Xue decided to hold a meeting to explain.

Soon, the elders gathered near the core of the spirit-gathering formation. This was the only place that didn’t belong to any tribe, a place exclusive to Miss.

Even Li Xiuiming, the envoy of the Immortal Dynasty, was invited, personally by Luo Xue… If it were Li Guijiao, she would have just let anyone who wanted to come, come.

This was also the first time the real Luo Xue met with the elders of the demonic beast tribes. Li Guijiao stood beside her, just in case.

Normally, Li Guijiao’s impersonation of Luo Xue was perfect, even Luo Xue herself was amazed by the resemblance.

But…

Luo Xue’s formation skills, in Li Guijiao’s eyes, were like a child’s sandcastle, easily destroyed.

In formations, Luo Xue was inferior to Li Guijiao, but in dealing with these matters, Li Guijiao was inferior to Luo Xue.

A meeting of the demonic beast tribes in the barbarian lands naturally wasn’t very formal, the scene almost chaotic.

Those fully transformed into human form, those half-human, half-demon, and those in their original forms were all mixed together.

The only thing they had in common was that their gazes were all fixed on Luo Xue.

“I know what you’re all worried about,” Luo Xue coughed lightly and said, “but… that won’t happen.”

She looked at Li Xiuiming. “I invited you here today to witness my words.”

“Of course, Miss, I remember.”

Li Xiuiming smiled faintly, but he was confused.

If she wanted to hold a meeting, she could just hold it. Why did she specifically invite him?

The surrounding demon elders glared at Li Xiuiming. Even though they believed they wouldn’t fight here, it was still uncomfortable being stared at like this.

If not for Luo Xue’s personal invitation, Li Xiuiming wouldn’t have come.

“Miss, I’m afraid you don’t understand.”

A booming voice rang out, and a three-meter-tall ape demon, hunched over, said, its hot breath escaping its mouth,

“We already agreed with Dugu Di back then that although the barbarian lands are within the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty’s territory, he can’t interfere in our affairs, nor can he demand tribute from us, and he has to provide us with resources regularly.”

Dugu Di followed the path of imperial dominance. As long as the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty prospered, he would receive the blessings of the dragon veins within his territory, his strength greatly enhanced.

Even ordinary Saint Realm cultivators would struggle against Dugu Di, with his Immortal Slaughter Army and the Immortal Slaughter ship.

The barbarian lands occupied one-third of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty’s territory. Being able to incorporate them in this way, Dugu Di naturally wouldn’t refuse. It was entirely beneficial to him.

However, the barbarian tribes had originally wanted to refuse, but due to the power of the Immortal Slaughter Army, and the Nangong clan’s mediation, they finally agreed to this contract.

“Elder Yuan, I understand your concerns.” Luo Xue looked at the giant ape and smiled faintly. Li Guijiao whispered an introduction of Elder Yuan to her. “In that case, you can ask Mr. Li if the contract from back then is still valid.”

Elder Yuan was one of the most influential elders among the demonic beast tribes. He was powerful, long-lived, and from the peaceful Ape Tribe. He was the one who negotiated with the Immortal Emperor back then.

The giant ape nodded, then turned its cloudy, red eyes to Li Xiuiming, its voice booming.

“Lackey of the Immortal Dynasty, did you hear what Miss just said?”

“I naturally understand…”

Li Xiuiming said, feeling the pressure,

“His Majesty’s words, once spoken, will naturally not be easily changed. If you haven’t violated the contract, it will remain valid forever…”

Although he said that, the agreement was that the Immortal Emperor wouldn’t interfere in the affairs of the barbarian lands, it didn’t say anything about… flirting with the one who controlled them.

If the one who controlled the barbarian lands was willing to hand over control, the Immortal Emperor couldn’t refuse, could he?

Of course, he couldn’t say these things out loud, or he would be beaten up…

It was better to stick to formalities.

“You see, even the envoy from the Immortal Dynasty has said so, right?” Luo Xue said, her eyes narrowed. “He’s an envoy, his words must carry weight.”

“Hmph, not necessarily.”

The giant ape snorted and glared at Li Xiuiming before retreating.

“…”

Li Xiuiming discreetly wiped the sweat from his forehead. He finally understood why Miss had invited him. She was using him as a shield…

“Also, we can’t just ignore the Immortal Emperor. After all, he’s nominally our leader.” Luo Xue, sitting beside the White Tiger spirit, continued, “And the demonic beast tribes can’t stay hidden in the barbarian lands forever. You have to… go out…”

“Miss, please wait.” Before Luo Xue could finish, a graceful figure stepped forward. The charming fox demon elder, her ears twitching, said softly, “The demonic beast tribes have an ancient oath, we cannot leave the barbarian lands.”

“But can things be sent out?”

Luo Xue looked at her. She had heard rumors about this in the Imperial Capital, but this was her first time getting confirmation from the demonic beast tribes.

The fox demon elder was stunned. “I… haven’t thought about that…”

The barbarian lands were harsh, with limited resources, but they also contained countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures, especially some unique medicinal herbs and materials only found here.

In the past, outsiders could only obtain these resources through small-scale private transactions or by stealing them. The quantity was always limited, making them extremely rare.

But these rare resources, to the barbarian lands, were commonplace, nothing special.

Luo Xue thought of the extravagance in Li Guijiao’s cave, high-grade materials used to make a sofa, something that would make outside cultivators cry out in anguish.

“Therefore, even if you can’t leave the barbarian lands, some interaction with the outside world is necessary.” Luo Xue said.

“Miss, so… what exactly are you planning?”

The fox demon elder frowned slightly. The Fox Tribe was considered relatively intelligent among the demonic beast tribes, often acting as strategists, but she still couldn’t understand Luo Xue’s words.

“Let me think… Elder Hu, the beautiful dress you’re wearing, where did you get it?” Luo Xue pointed at the fox demon elder’s Flowing Cloud Dress. “From a human cultivator?”

“Ah, yes…”

The fox demon elder nodded slightly.

She didn’t say how she obtained it, but it was certain that such a beautiful dress couldn’t be found in the barbarian lands.

“How many do you have?”

Luo Xue asked again.

“…Not many, just a few.” The fox demon elder shook her head.

“If this discussion goes well, you can have as many beautiful dresses like this as you want.” Luo Xue said, then looked up at the other demonic beasts. “You should have all experienced the things human cultivators possess. These are things the demonic beast tribes can’t create.”

“The endless wars have ended. You have to take the next step. Continuing to isolate yourselves… perhaps one day, the contract from back then will become worthless.”

The Immortal Emperor definitely wouldn’t be satisfied with just nominal control over this territory. The greater his control, the further he could advance on his path of imperial dominance.

If he could completely control the barbarian lands, directly reaching the Saint Realm wasn’t impossible.

“Miss, you mean… you want to open trade routes with the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty?”

Li Xiuiming understood Luo Xue’s intention and stepped forward, cupping his hands.

He appeared calm, but he was ecstatic inwardly.

He hadn’t expected this Miss to be so foolish. With the resources of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, opening trade routes would only have one result.

The barbarian lands would become a dumping ground, all their rare materials and treasures taken away cheaply, in exchange for worthless things like “pretty dresses.”

“Yes, but with conditions.”

Luo Xue smiled faintly.

“What conditions, Miss? Please speak freely,” Li Xiuiming said with a smile. “Although I’m just a humble envoy, I will definitely do my best to persuade His Majesty. Please, name your price.”

As long as it wasn’t too excessive, Li Xiuiming was confident he could negotiate it, because this was entirely beneficial.

With the current state of the barbarian lands… they might gain some small profits in the beginning, but in the long run, it would only benefit the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty.

Although Miss was capable, uniting the entire barbarian lands, achieving something even the Immortal Emperor couldn’t do, it was a combination of favorable circumstances, a stroke of luck.

In this kind of thing… Li Xiuiming already had a hundred and eighty ways to exploit the barbarian lands, a hundred and eighty!

“It’s not about the price,” Luo Xue maintained her smile, “We can open the trade routes, but for various reasons, the barbarian lands don’t want to deal with too many Immortal Dynasty merchants. It’s best to just have one.”

“Of course, no problem.”

Li Xiuiming patted his chest, guaranteeing it.

After all, which merchant association wasn’t from the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty? What difference did it make?

“Alright, then the Treasure Pavilion.” Luo Xue looked at Li Xiuiming, her smile widening.

“No problem! Ah, wait…”

Li Xiuiming froze. How could he forget about the Treasure Pavilion?

Although most merchant associations in the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty belonged to the dynasty, the Treasure Pavilion was the only exception.

The Treasure Pavilion was a property of the Nangong clan, but even the Nangong clan couldn’t interfere with it.

It could be said that besides the profits going to the Nangong clan, the Treasure Pavilion had little to do with them. Its true owner was still a mystery.

“Gotcha.”

Seeing Li Xiuiming’s stunned expression, Luo Xue smiled inwardly.

She couldn’t outsmart these old foxes, who had been playing these games for much longer than her.

Trying to scheme against them directly was impossible.

Fortunately, there was the Treasure Pavilion.

Luo Xue had already learned about the Treasure Pavilion and vaguely guessed that its true owner was Phoenix Venerable, or perhaps her servant, Liu Lian.

Shangguan Yu had called Liu Lian “boss,” so Luo Xue wasn’t sure.

But no matter who it was… they would be on her side.

“This… Miss, this is probably…”

Li Xiuiming broke out in a cold sweat, but he maintained his composure.

“Isn’t the Treasure Pavilion registered in the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty? I’ve seen it in many places.” Luo Xue asked in return.

“It is registered, of course…”

Li Xiuiming’s heart was bleeding. How did he run into such a person…

“This is what I’ve discussed with everyone,” Luo Xue turned to the demonic beasts and said, “There’s also a Treasure Pavilion in the barbarian lands. You should all know the situation. If you have any further questions…”

Luo Xue pointed at Li Xiuiming. “Ask him.”

“…”

Li Xiuiming froze.

This wasn’t fair!

“As an envoy of the Immortal Dynasty, answering questions about the dynasty for the barbarian lands is only natural, isn’t it?” A mischievous glint flashed through Luo Xue’s eyes.

Li Xiuiming could only grit his teeth and force a smile.

“Of course… it’s natural.”

He had realized that beneath this young lady’s innocent appearance, she was actually quite cunning…

He had thought she was just a weirdo obsessed with formations, not understanding anything else.

But…

“I have one more question, Miss.” Just then, Elder Yuan, who had been silent, spoke again. “Miss, for so many years… why have you stayed in the barbarian lands?”

Luo Xue was stunned and glanced at Li Guijiao.

But before Li Guijiao could transmit her voice, Luo Xue nodded slightly and said softly,

“To go home.”