Merchant From Earth in the Magical World-Chapter 522 - 371 Products Brought by Yan Xing_1

Yan Xing’s manner of entry was profoundly intimidating to the Undead.

Eternal Domain could even come and go freely from Frailty of Touch’s own tomb chamber grand hall—was there anywhere in the world they couldn’t access? Was this the strength of Thunderous Swamp? So formidable it was hard to even entertain the thought of opposing it. It’s laughable that we were still here discussing whether or not to receive them, when they had already arrived before us. All our elaborate protections were mere decorations.

Frailty of Touch rose, and all the Undead Lords stood with him. They had to show the visiting Lord of Eternal Domain the respect he had earned.

As a Dread Knight, Frailty of Touch was clad in pitch-black full armor, two red lights glowing from the eye slits of his helm.

He stepped down from his high seat, his metal boots thudding heavily on the stairs.

This was the only sound in the grand hall at that moment.

Frailty of Touch approached Yan Xing and extended his hand. "Although we Undead hardly ever leave the Land of Corruption," he said, "we are not altogether unaware of events outside."

"This should be the welcoming gesture you of Eternal Domain prefer. I hope I haven’t erred."

"The Land of Corruption welcomes your visit, Lord of Eternal Domain."

Seeing Frailty of Touch offer his left hand, Yan Xing also extended his left hand, and they shook.

"Let’s consider this a unique courtesy between us," Yan Xing said. "My time is quite limited; after all, we are currently at war with Cloud Tower. Please excuse any offense."

"May we begin our talks immediately?"

"Of course. We have all been eagerly anticipating this meeting with you, to see what kind of great hero dares to challenge Cloud Tower."

Respect is earned through strength.

When receiving other Undead Lords, Frailty of Touch would sit high on the Skeleton Chair upon the grand hall’s platform.

Facing Yan Xing, however, he displayed no such arrogance.

Instead, he commanded his subordinates to urgently prepare a meeting venue arranged according to human customs. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Yan Xing and the Undead Lords sat on opposite sides of a long conference table. Behind them stood Eternal Domain’s gold-armored attendants and the Undead’s black-armored Dread Knights, respectively.

The atmosphere of the meeting was somber, with the low moans of phantoms seeming to emanate from some unknown place.

Yan Xing glanced over the Undead Lords seated across from him.

Skeletons, Zombies, Vampires, Liches, Spectres...

Representatives from all the main branches of the Undead race were present.

At a wave of Yan Xing’s hand, Chui Chui began distributing the folders she held to each of the Undead Lords.

"I will be direct about my purpose for coming to the Land of Corruption," Yan Xing began. "As the war develops and expands, Thunderous Swamp and Cloud Tower will determine who leads the world into the next era."

"It will be a great era where alchemical magic becomes widespread and civilization rapidly advances."

"I believe Cloud Tower’s blueprint for the new world has no place for the Land of Corruption. But I do..."

Although Frailty of Touch had afforded Yan Xing due courtesy, it didn’t mean he would readily agree to any of his proposals.

The spatial teleportation ability Eternal Domain had just demonstrated was indeed surprising, but not indefensible. If spatial interference arrays were established at critical locations, they could effectively prevent Eternal Domain from opening teleportation gates.

However, as the saying goes, "One can be a thief for a thousand days, but one cannot guard against a thief for a thousand days." It was best not to offend Eternal Domain if it could be avoided.

Frailty of Touch did not open his folder as the other Undead Lords did.

He placed his hand on the folder and said to Yan Xing, "The living and the Undead stand on opposite sides of the line of death. We have no interest in the struggles of you living beings, nor do we wish to participate in your so-called new world blueprint."

"If you wish for the Land of Corruption to join your alliance, I can only say... I am sorry!"

"Don’t be so quick to refuse," Yan Xing said, his tone unsurprised by the Undead Lord’s reaction. "Besides, I have no intention of advancing our relationship so rapidly."

"Right now, I only wish to elevate the relationship between Eternal Domain and the Land of Corruption to a friendly level. This shouldn’t infringe upon your principles, should it?"

Establishing friendly relations with the living indeed breached Undead principles.

But under the current circumstances, they certainly couldn’t say so.

As the head of the Thunder Coalition, Yan Xing had taken the initiative to propose establishing friendly relations with the Land of Corruption. This was a gesture of respect they had to acknowledge.

"Of course... Please don’t misunderstand," Frailty of Touch quickly amended. "What I mean is, the Land of Corruption is very willing to establish a friendly relationship with Eternal Domain. The other Undead Lords surely share this sentiment, do they not?"

"Yes, yes, yes... We are all willing to establish a friendly relationship with Eternal Domain."

The intimidating effect of Yan Xing’s entrance still lingered.

"Now that the relationship between Eternal Domain and the Land of Corruption is so amicable," Yan Xing continued, "let’s discuss commercial cooperation on the basis of this friendly relationship..."

Commercial cooperation? We Undead have no desires, nor do we eat or drink. What need have we for commerce? Venturing into our Land of Corruption to trade—aren’t you afraid of losing everything?

Although Yan Xing couldn’t see the Undead Lords’ expressions, he could sense their bewilderment.

"Because the Undead have little need for material possessions, the Land of Corruption is one of the few regions in the world whose resources remain undeveloped," Yan Xing explained. "Your territories are replete with vast quantities of ores, rare resources, and immeasurable alchemical materials."

"And in the future, as the world enters an age of alchemical civilization, the demand for these resources will be immense."