Her smug expression quickly turned bitter. "But ever since Lady Birong went into seclusion, Yi Xing's business has declined. Although no one from the Six Direction Society has any ideas about us, …"
She fell silent for a moment. "The Eternals have been targeting us, and they've sent a bunch of spies to deal with Yi Xing."
"Actually, I'm very curious as to why the Eternals are targeting Yi Xing."
"If not for the Eternals, we wouldn't have needed to ask for help from the Aether Sect."
Bilan felt a mix of emotions. Once they had asked for help from the Aether Sect, they would no longer be free. Yi Xing would not be able to break free from the Aether Sect, and as Lu Yin's status and strength grew, it would become increasingly difficult for them to break free.
To be honest, she even suspected that even if Lady Birong appeared, she might not be able to break free from the Aether Sect.
No matter how powerful Lady Birong was, she was only comparable to Void Master, Wood God, and other parallel space-time masters. Lu Yin, on the other hand, had included all of these parallel space-time masters in his Genesis Space.
This was the most frightening aspect.
Bilan could not figure out the Eternals' goal, but Lu Yin could see it clearly. He had been listening to their conversation the entire time.
Humans could not compare to the Eternals. First, they were too scattered. The Eternals could communicate and work together, but what about the humans?
Many civilizations did not even know of each other's existence, which was an absolute difference in strength.
If this was compared to the distribution of resources, the Eternals had gathered the strength of their entire race, while the humans were similarly scattered. The simplest example would be hiring star toads. The Eternals could hire star toads at will, and they could even raise the price at the last minute. But what about the humans?
How many times could they hire star toads?
The dispersion of resources would cause the difference in strength to grow larger and larger.
On the other hand, Yi Xing seemed to be doing business on the surface, but they had indirectly integrated all of the humans' resources and constantly exchanged them for resources to earn the price difference. Every time a resource was circulated, a portion of it would flow into Yi Xing. Over time, Yi Xing's control of resources would become terrifying.
Lu Yin was amazed that Yi Xing had suddenly taken out 170 trillion star essence, and this was just star essence. One could imagine how many resources Yi Xing could take out as long as he was willing to do so.
Aside from these resources, Yi Xing definitely had more parallel space-times with different time flows.
Yi Xing could hire star toads alone, which was not a good thing for the Eternals. If Yi Xing used all of its resources to deal with the Eternals, then the power of its resources would be terrifying.
"Xiaoxue, 170 trillion star essence is all that Yi Xing can mobilize. Any more and we'll have to exchange for resources from other parallel universes, which will make it impossible for us to operate normally. Do you think that this amount of resources is enough?" Bilan asked nervously.
Demoness Nalan smiled faintly. "Of course it's enough. Our Daoist Master isn't someone who would drain the pond to catch all the fish."
Kill the goose that lays the golden eggs?
These words stunned Bi Lan. What did Daoist Master Lu take Yi Xing for?
It was actually described as killing the goose that laid the golden eggs.
Madam Nalan didn't care about how these words made Bi Lan feel. She was going to make Bi Lan face reality. Otherwise, even if Bi Teng was dealt with, it would be meaningless if another Bi Teng appeared.
Bilan came back to her senses, but her expression did not look too good. "There's another condition. What is it?"
Madam Nalan's gaze turned cold. "Master Yi Xing, change him."
Bi Lan's expression changed greatly, and she suddenly stood up: "How can this be?"
Madam Nalan was calm. "Why not?"
Bi Lan's expression turned ugly. "Xiaoxue, it's true that I've offended Daoist Lu, but the price we paid is enough. Throughout history, I've never compensated so many resources, and this is the greatest respect we can show Daoist Lu. However, Yi Xing's master is an internal matter, and it has nothing to do with Lu.
Daoist Lu has nothing to do with the Above Heaven Sect, and no one can interfere with our Yi Xing's internal affairs. "
Madam Nalan looked at Bi Lan. "Bi Teng offended our Daoist Master, and Yi Xing plans to use money to settle this matter?"
Bi Lan opened her mouth, but no words came out. Using money to settle Lu Yin's matters was very unpleasant to the ears, and it also made her look down on others. However, didn't Daoist Lu just want money?
Furthermore, this was an unimaginable amount. No matter who it was, even a Grand Empyrean would be shaken.
"How can this be settled with money?
It's just compensation. "
"But now, your Yi Xing's Bi Teng has offended our Daoist Master, and Yi Xing only plans to use money to settle this matter. If word gets out, how will our Daoist Master still have the face to manage the Six Paths Association?"
Madam Nalan's tone was stern. "Do you want outsiders to think that our Daoist Master is a petty person who only cares about money?"
Was that not the case?
Bi Lan's face paled. Yi Xing's impression of Lu Yin was that he was like this. Anything that could be solved with money was not a problem at all. This saying was applicable to the Yi Xing because they had money, and it was also applicable to Lu Yin because he wanted money.
But why did the taste change as he spoke?
Madam Nalan stood up. "Yi Xing's compensation is not sincere, and he even wants our Daoist Master to bear the infamy. You should go back."
Bi Lan hurriedly explained, "That's not what we meant. If star essence is not enough, we have other things that will definitely satisfy Daoist Lu. But who is Yi Xing's master? We ask the Above Heaven Sect not to interfere."
Madam Nalan looked at Bi Lan coldly. "Go back."
Bi Lan stared at Madam Nalan.
Madam Nalan's gaze was emotionless.
It was true that Madam Nalan had a good relationship with Bi Lan, but business was business. She had not relied on her beauty to bring the Nalan family to the position of one of the Four Great Merchant Associations, but she had relied on her methods. She could be ruthless, but she could also be as calm as a spring breeze.
Bi Lan saw the chill in Madam Nalan's eyes, and her heart sank. In the current universe, anyone who offended Lu Yin would be met with misfortune, and even the Grand Empyreans were no exception. Bi Lan had been forcefully called out by Lu Yin several times, and there were rumors that the Grand Empyreans did not dare to touch Lu Yin because Lu Yin had too many connections.
Lu Yin's contributions to the Six Paths Sect and humanity were too great. Whatever he did would be accepted by others because he was humanity's flag.
If he wanted to destroy Yi Xing, he would not even need to find a reason. Countless people would help him find a reason to condemn Yi Xing. This was Lu Yin, Daoist Lu.
Bi Lan was very clear that once she left, Yi Xing would no longer have a future.
She looked at Madam Nalan pleadingly. "Little Snow."
Madam Nalan's gaze was still cold, but it gradually melted.
Bi Lan immediately knelt down.
Madam Nalan hurriedly supported her. "Bi Lan, this is not your problem."
Bi Lan begged, "Little Snow, Yi Xing cannot disappear. We don't care about Bi Teng, but this is Lord Bi Rong's blood, sweat, and tears. Yi Xing cannot disappear. Little Snow, please help us, please."
Madam Nalan sighed. "Why don't you hear who we want to make Yi Xing's master?"
Bi Lan looked at Madam Nalan.
Madam Nalan stared at her. "You."
Bi Lan smiled bitterly. She had expected this. When she had heard that the Above the Sky Sect wanted to change Yi Xing's master, she had already expected this. Besides her, who else could the Above the Sky Sect support?
Liu Fuxue?
After all, she was an outsider, so it was impossible.
Daoist Lu could control the Six Paths Sect and even the entire human territory, but there were some things that he could not reveal.
And this was the condition that he had mentioned at the beginning, which was not on the surface.
"I wish to see Daoist Lu."
Bi Lan's voice was low.
Madam Nalan was about to refuse when Lu Yin walked out.
"Daoist Lu?" Madam Nalan was astonished. Daoists should not have come out for such matters.
Bi Lan looked at Lu Yin and hurriedly bowed. "Greetings, Daoist Lu."
Lu Yin clasped his hands behind his back and looked at Bi Lan. "Become Yi Xing's master. I will not interfere with any of Yi Xing's matters unless the human race is in danger. You should know what this means."
Bi Lan stared at Lu Yin in a daze. She had thought that Lu Yin was trying to control Yi Xing to obtain more resources, but this did not seem right. What exactly was he trying to do?
In the past, Lu Yin cared about Yi Xing because he needed Yi Xing's resources. But now, he had a way to obtain resources, and Yi Xing had its uses.
This was because Bi Lan had reminded him that he understood why the Eternals were targeting Yi Xing.
The more the Eternals did not allow Yi Xing to do something, the more disadvantageous it was for them. Since that was the case, Lu Yin naturally had to do it.
He had not originally planned to appear, but now that this matter had escalated to a new level, things were different.
"Give me 170 trillion star essence, and you will be Yi Xing's master. Bi Teng, I don't want to see him again. From now on, Yi Xing can do whatever he wants and doesn't need to care about anything. I won't interfere either. What's yours will still be yours. How about it?"
Bi Lan was uneasy. "Master Lu, you won't interfere with Yi Xing?"
Lu Yin smiled. "Are you afraid that I'll treat Yi Xing like a money bag?"
Madam Nalan had a strange look on her face. That was what she had thought, and she was sure that the Daolord had thought the same. Why had things changed?
Bi Lan pursed her lips, but she did not answer.
Lu Yin frowned. "Bi Teng is just a servant. This servant is two-faced, so he can't be used. If you want to make Yi Xing disappear because of him, that's fine."
Bi Lan's eyes trembled. "Alright, I'll listen to Master Lu. I'll be Yi Xing's master." She looked at Madam Nalan. "Little Snow will assist me. Otherwise, I don't know if I can do it."
She was a smart person.
In the Rotting God Dimension, Bi Lan returned with Madam Nalan behind her.
Bi Teng had been waiting all this time, and when he saw Bi Lan return, he hurried forward. He saw Madam Nalan, but she did not meet him. Instead, she had returned to her own residence.
A cold glint flashed through Bi Teng's eyes, but he did not dare to show it. "How was it?"
Bi Lan replied, "170 trillion star essence. Master Lu will not pursue this matter."
"What?
170 trillion star essence?
Are you crazy? That's the greatest resource that Yi Xing can use! "Bi Teng roared.
Bi Lan looked at him coldly. "What other ideas do you have?"
Bi Teng glared at Bi Lan and clenched his fists. "You're too greedy. Do you know how many years we've worked for nothing if we use up these resources?"
"Or use your life to exchange for these resources?" Bi Lan taunted.
Bi Teng took a deep breath, and his eyes flashed with hatred.
"Also." Bi Lan saw Bi Teng's sinister gaze. "Apologize to Little Snow."
Bi Teng was furious. "You want me to apologize?"
Bi Lan replied, "The resources are just a punishment for disrespecting Master Lu. You fired Little Snow, and she didn't do anything wrong. Shouldn't she apologize?"
Bi Teng suppressed his anger. "Aren't those resources enough?"
"Do you want the Six Direction Society to think that Master Lu is greedy for money and can be settled with money?" Bi Lan asked.
Was that not the case?
Bi Teng gritted his teeth.