Chapter 2218 - 2221: All or Nothing?

Qin Yan, Zuo Yuanhao, and Zhou Yang listened to Qin Tian's words, looked at each other, and then fell silent.

After a while, Qin Yan finally spoke: "Brother, are you planning to take a desperate gamble?"

Without a doubt, by inviting Mr. Shenyue and Immortal Jiu to Panlong Island to sit in, Qin Tian was preparing for a decisive confrontation with the Dragon Clan.

Qin Tian nodded: "Long Tianwu has always coveted my West Continent, so, as long as she's in power, the Dragon Clan cannot ever negotiate peace with us."

"Therefore, I think we should take the initiative and completely resolve the Dragon Clan issue."

Qin Tian's words were firm and convincing.

Qin Yan exchanged a glance with Qin Tian, and then understood everything.

In the current situation, continuing the standoff with the Dragon Clan is actually more beneficial for the stronger Qin Country.

After all, Qin Country just went through an internal conflict, and given two or three years to stabilize, by then, the Dragon Clan would not be able to resist Qin Country.

That would be the best time to attack the Dragon Clan.

But Qin Yan knew that Qin Tian was impatient.

He wanted to resolve the Dragon Clan issue sooner and head to the Immortal Domain.

Thus, with such a mindset, Qin Tian considered a desperate strategy.

Qin Tian exchanged a knowing look with Qin Yan, realizing Qin Yan had already understood what he was thinking.

Not only Qin Yan, but Qin Tian saw that Zuo Yuanhao and Zhou Yang were also smiling knowingly.

With their high intelligence, it's impossible they haven't figured out Qin Tian's intentions.

Knowing Qin Tian had made up his mind, Qin Yan said, "Alright, since you've decided, we'll fully support you."

"You persuade Immortal Jiu; I'll try my best with my teacher. It may not work, but I'll do what I can."

Qin Tian patted Qin Yan's shoulder: "Alright."

Then, he said to Zuo Yuanhao: "State Preceptor, help me delay the Celestial Master so he doesn't notice anything."

Zuo Yuanhao nodded: "Yes."

After making arrangements, Qin Tian gave specific instructions to Zhou Yang, asking him to select the elite batch of soldiers from West State. He needed eighty thousand men.

Qin Tian informed the Celestial Master that he was heading back to the Imperial City to discuss peace talks, and then proceeded from East Capital City to the Imperial City.

At this time, Mr. Shenyue and Immortal Jiu were in the Imperial City.

Qin Yan went to persuade Mr. Shenyue, while Qin Tian went to persuade Immortal Jiu.

Immortal Jiu's injuries had actually healed.

However, after arriving at the Imperial City, he spent his days indulging in drinking, playing games and chess with Chen Jingsi, looking as carefree as a cloud, with a life of ease and tranquility.

When Qin Tian approached Immortal Jiu to discuss this matter and saw Chen Jingsi beside him, he hesitated.

Though this girl was innocent and pure, she was brought up by the Celestial Master. What if she heard about this and informed the Celestial Master?

Furthermore, Chen Jingsi previously referred to Long Tianwu as "sister," implying a good relationship with Long Tianwu.

Finally, Qin Tian invited Immortal Jiu to his Imperial Palace in a mystic manner, directly expressing his intentions.

"Are you trying to use me again?"

Immortal Jiu's first reaction was to feel that Qin Tian was trying to use him again.

Qin Tian was instantly amused and exasperated.

"Immortal Jiu, I don't want to use you. Aren't we friends? You see, in the Imperial City, I treat you well with food and drink, and even let women accompany you..."

"Wait, when did you let women accompany me?"

Immortal Jiu interrupted Qin Tian.

Qin Tian chuckled: "Chen Jingsi, isn't it?"

"Uh..."

Upon hearing this, Immortal Jiu was speechless, "She's just a child. Qin Tian, do you intend for her to seduce me?"

"Ahem..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Tian was startled himself.

Um... he had casually mentioned it earlier, and Immortal Jiu took it seriously.

Seeing Immortal Jiu's serious expression, Qin Tian felt a bit awkward and thought to himself, does he really believe I let Chen Jingsi seduce him?

"Qin Tian, I'm telling you, although Chen Jingsi is a bit mischievous, she has a pure heart. You can't bully her. Otherwise, I'll fall out with you!"

Immortal Jiu rarely spoke seriously.

However, at this moment, Qin Tian looked at Immortal Jiu's expression and seemed to understand something. He chuckled: "No, no, Immortal Jiu, what are you thinking?"

"Look, when you're playing with Chen Jingsi, when have I ever been present? I don't have hidden secrets with you, why would I send an unintelligent little girl to seduce you? Do you think she could succeed?"

Upon hearing Qin Tian's counter-question, Immortal Jiu thought for a moment, seemed to understand, and nodded: "You're right, her thoughts..."

"But I'm not going to Panlong Island; there's no point. I'm not interested in your matters."

Immortal Jiu paused, and unexpectedly still refused Qin Tian.

Qin Tian thought deeply, considering what Immortal Jiu's preferences might be, and tried persuading him with alcohol, only to find Immortal Jiu had enough stored and would not be fooled.

"Hiss..."

Qin Tian scratched his head and thought, "Immortal Jiu, let me be honest with you. The reason I'm anxious to attack the Dragon Clan is that, after defeating them, I plan to go to the Immortal Domain."

At this point, Qin Tian paused to observe Immortal Jiu's reaction.

Sure enough, Immortal Jiu immediately cast a curious glance at Qin Tian: "Qin Tian, you're now the emperor of the Spiritual Domain, and you say you want to go to the Immortal Domain?"

Qin Tian nodded: "Yes, as emperor of the Spiritual Domain, isn't it everyone's dream to reach the Immortal Domain? I can't be an exception."

"Is your cultivation at the Ascension Stage?" Immortal Jiu asked.

"No, but I've learned the Soaring Immortal Secret, and once I defeat the Dragon Clan, I'll attempt to use it to go to the Immortal Domain."

Switching the topic, Qin Tian continued: "You haven't returned to the Immortal Domain for so long; is it that you can't, or you don't want to? Is there something you need me to bring, or a message for someone?"

"I..."

Immortal Jiu wanted to say something but stopped.

It seemed he truly had unresolved matters related to the Immortal Domain, and Qin Tian's eyes lit up upon realizing this.

"Immortal Jiu, whatever you want me to do, just say the word and I'll surely accomplish it." Qin Tian pressed his advantage.

"Really?" Immortal Jiu stared at Qin Tian.

"Really." Qin Tian nodded firmly.

"Well... alright, I do have someone in the Immortal Domain... could you deliver a letter to her for me?"

Immortal Jiu, rarely seen, spoke with a stutter.

"Of course."

Qin Tian readily agreed, curious: "To a woman?"

"Yes."

Immortal Jiu nodded, noticing Qin Tian's astonished look; he quickly clarified, "Qin Tian, what nonsense are you thinking? She's not what you think! She's..."