What Do You Call a Benevolent and Reasonable Person in Xianxia? An Impossibility!

At this moment, Yao Ye deeply understood the truth.

Taking action might lead to failure, but it also holds the hope of success.

Not taking action, on the other hand, is guaranteed failure!

While Yao Ye was introspecting, Mo Ba Si also slowly regained his senses.

The golden snake youngster stared intently at Xiao Li and, after a while, slowly spoke.

“Xiao Li, do you sincerely want the reconciliation between the Snake-People and humans?”

Upon hearing Mo Ba Si’s question, Xiao Li was slightly taken aback.

Mo Ba Si’s question was indeed something she hadn’t anticipated, or rather, she didn’t think any tribe leader, aside from Yue Mei, would ask her such a question.

In the end, Xiao Li’s conversations with those tribe leaders were based on mutual interests. She wouldn’t talk about sincerity, and those leaders naturally wouldn’t either.

Sincerity, at times, might not even be worth a copper single coin.

However, upon closer thought, if it were Mo Ba Si, it wasn’t so strange for him to ask such a question.

Mo Ba Si, ironically, is the tribe leader who is most sincere.

From the very beginning, the reason why he hates and fights against the humans is because of the pain they caused to his people, he had never thought of profit and loss that he would gain when doing something.

Xiao Li came back to herself and chuckled softly.

This kind of question could only be asked by someone like Mo Ba Si, who despite his stubbornness, is still somewhat naive.

It kind of reminds her of her youngest sibling, Xiao Yan.

After a while, Xiao Li became serious, staring directly at Mo Ba Si.

“With everything I have, I swear that I am sincere. I hope for reconciliation between humans and the Snake-People,” Xiao Li said, lowering her head slightly and looking at the sleeping Qing Lin. Deep pain showed in her eyes. “I don’t want to see the tragedy of this child’s parents happen again.”

Then Xiao Li turned her head and smiled at Mo Ba Si.

“Tribe Leader Mo, I am genuinely grateful that you asked me this question.”

“But I still want to remind you.”

“Between individuals, we can discuss sincerity or not. However, when the scope expands to two groups, talking about this thing is absolutely useless.”

“Even if the leaders of both sides have complete trust in each other, it’s impossible to know what the people under them think.”

“Therefore, when it comes to the issue between humans and the Snake-People, the word ‘sincerity’ is the most useless. Only visible and tangible benefits can bring both sides to the negotiation table.”

“If we have to say that sincerity has any effect, there’s only one thing.”

Xiao Li stared at Mo Ba Si, saying each word deliberately.

“It is with sincerity that I have been able to step by step, reach where I am now.”

Mo Ba Si silently stared at Xiao Li.

He had no doubts about her words.

The reconciliation between humans and the Snake-People had nothing to do with Xiao Li’s interests. Xiao Li wouldn’t benefit from it, and even if there were benefits, it wasn’t worth risking her life.

She repeatedly emphasized that the relationship between Snake-People and humans could only be discussed in terms of interests, but she herself gained no advantage from it.

The only thing that could make her strive to this extent, even risking assassination, was sincerity.

Sincerity that didn’t want the tragedy of Qing Lin’s parents to happen again.

“I understand,” Mo Ba Si said quietly, closing his eyes.

Then, to the astonishment of Xiao Li and Yao Ye, he deeply bowed to Xiao Li.

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“Tribe Leader Mo, what are you doing?!”

Not only Yao Ye but even Xiao Li was stunned by Mo Ba Si actions.

Mo Ba Si taking the initiative to engage in peaceful communication with her had already greatly surprised Xiao Li. However, she never expected Mo Ba Si to lower his head to a human, someone he once despised the most!

Mo Ba Si ignored Xiao Li’s astonished words and continued to speak with his head lowered.

“In the past, I was too narrow-minded, only considering humans from my own perspective and never thinking about the future of our people.”

“I sincerely admire you and feel ashamed of my many unreasonable words and actions.”

“I finally understand why Yue Mei is so supportive of you.”

“After listening to your words, I deeply realize that I am not worthy to be a leader.”

“A leader is not just someone with great strength.”

Mo Ba Si slowly lifted his head, gazing at Xiao Li, and his hoarse and low voice was filled with sincerity.

“I’m the one who caused the death of your brother. After these matters are over, I am willing to accept whatever punishment you decide, even if you want me to accompany your brother in burial, I will not frown!”

“I just hope that you can maintain your sincerity and work sincerely for the reconciliation between the Snake-People and humans!”

“Please, I beg you!”

Xiao Li stared blankly at Mo Ba Si, who once again bowed his head in supplication, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.

At this moment, Mo Ba Si had truly awakened.

Now looking back, not just this time, there were many chances in the past where he could have made life better for his people, but he destroyed all those opportunities due to his bias against humans, unaware of it himself.

As the tribe leader, he had failed quite miserably, just as Mo Ba Si admitted himself. Even if one had great strength, it didn’t mean they were fit to be the leader of the Snake-People!

Yao Ye, upon hearing Mo Ba Si mention Xiao Yan, looked at him with a deep sense of complexity in her eyes.

If only you had realized it yesterday, Xiao Yan wouldn’t have died…

Just in one night, Xiao Yan’s life was lost.

While Mo Ba Si awakening was a good thing, the more thoroughly he realized it, the more Yao Ye felt regret for Xiao Yan.

At the same time, there was also blame on herself.

Xiao Li quietly watched Mo Ba Si. After a long time, she smiled slightly.

Mo Ba Si change this time was an unexpected delight.

It also reminded Xiao Li of something that could further guarantee the smooth execution of her plan.

“Tribe Leader Mo, please lift your head.” Xiao Li softly spoke to Mo Ba Si, who was slowly raising his head. “Can I ask you for something?”

“Captain Xiao, please speak! As long as it’s something I, Mo Ba Si, can do without harming the Snake-People, even if I have to risk my life, I will definitely complete it!”

Mo Ba Si solemnly agreed, leaving Xiao Li silently amused.

Indeed, negotiating with Mo Ba Si as the representative of the other party was a headache due to his stubborn nature. However, as the executor on their side, the entire Snake-People could not find a more reliable person than Mo Ba Si. His stubbornness meant he wouldn’t deviate from the plan or make unauthorized changes, strictly adhering to the agreed-upon plan.

As an executor, this was undoubtedly an excellent quality.

“No need to risk your life, Tribe Leader Mo,” Xiao Li lightly waved her hand, expressing her request. “The news of my brother’s death should have reached my sister by now. She will probably come with the members of the Desert Metal Mercenary Company to seek revenge in the next few days.”

Xiao Li was well aware of her sister Xiao Ding’s temperament. With a personality far less calm than hers, Xiao Ding would undoubtedly not notice the problems in the reports and, in order to avenge Xiao Yan, she would likely lead an attack on the Snake-People’s territory.

After hearing Xiao Li’s words, Mo Ba Si immediately responded with determination.

“I am willing to risk my life to quell your sister’s anger!”

“Ah, that won’t be necessary.”

Xiao Li lightly waved her hand, a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

“I just hope that when my sister arrives with her people, you can personally confront her. Be as ruthless as possible without risking lives, and maintain your usual disdain for humans.”

Xiao Li’s calm words left both Mo Ba Si and Yao Ye stunned.

Could these words really be spoken by a loving elder sister?

After a while, Mo Ba Si couldn’t help but ask.

“Why?”

“It’s a secret,” Xiao Li mysteriously squinted one eye and chuckled. “It’s not that I don’t trust Tribe Leader Mo, but some things are better known by fewer people. You will naturally know after everything is over. Before that, I hope you can follow my request.”

Mo Ba Si remained silent, quietly looking at Xiao Li. After a moment, he nodded deeply.

“I understand.”

Then Mo Ba Si stood up and walked towards the door. As he left, Xiao Li softly reminded him.

“Tribe Leader Mo, you can take care of the seal at the entrance.”

“Huh?”

Hearing Xiao Li’s words, Mo Ba Si turned his head in confusion.

“Isn’t this seal used by Yin Shi to restrict you? Why actively request it?”

“Well~~~ Your understanding is a bit off,” Xiao Li lightly hummed, chuckling. “The seal at the entrance is more of a protection for me than a restriction.”

“Protection?”

Mo Ba Si was even more puzzled now.

According to Mo Ba Si earlier speculation, Yin Shi was afraid that after Xiao Yan’s death, Xiao Li would cause trouble in the Sacred Lands. Now it seemed like that wasn’t the case?

Why did Xiao Li seem so indifferent even though her brother had clearly died?

Mo Ba Si couldn’t figure it out.

Soon, he decided not to dwell on it. He had decided to trust Xiao Li, so he would follow her instructions.

“I understand.”

Mo Ba Si nodded slightly and left the room. With a flash of red light on the door, the seal that could only be lifted by a King-ranked expert reappeared at the entrance.

Staring at the closed door, Xiao Li remained silent for a long time before softly saying a sentence.

“This is indeed an unexpected delight.”

Mo Ba Si change was something she had completely not anticipated.

Indeed, there were many unexpected situations that were not within her predictions.

Xiao Li frowned slightly, reflecting on herself.

Mo Ba Si transformation was undoubtedly a good thing.

However, this time was good luck, but next time might not be so fortunate. She must be vigilant and not think she had control over all developments. Otherwise, the consequences would undoubtedly be quite tragic.

“Now, Your Highness Yao Ye.”

Xiao Li turned her gaze to Yao Ye, squinting her eyes slightly.

“It’s time for us to talk.”

“According to the timeline, you should have set off when the Snake-People were under attack by unknown assailants.”

“As the Crown Princess of the Jia Ma Empire, you risked your life and ventured into the heart of the Snake-People’s territory to find me at such a critical time. In my speculation, there’s only one thing you could be here for.”

Xiao Li’s eyes revealed a trace of cunning.

“The information about the buyers behind those slave traders, right?”