15: All parties have taken their positions and admitted their mistakes! [Please read on!]

Miteer Tengshan trembled and quickly said, "My Lord, this matter is a long story, but I can assure you that my Mittel Family has absolutely no intention of opposing you."

"This Sect Master is aware." Jiang Luo mused.

"My Lord, since you have just arrived in the Imperial Capital, you may not know that in this Jia Ma Empire, besides the top forces that possess Dou Huang experts—such as the Imperial Family, the Cloud Mist Sect, and the Alchemist Guild—there are also the Three Great Families."

"Although the Three Great Families do not have Dou Huang experts, they do have Dou King experts presiding over them, which counts as first-class forces."

"The personnel invited by Jia Xingtian this time are all from these families."

"We originally thought about forming an Alliance to jointly resist your authority, but..."

"But since This Sect Master is already a Dou Zong, your Alliance has naturally fallen apart, right?" Jiang Luo said with a smile.

"As expected, nothing can be hidden from you, My Lord." Cold sweat broke out on Miteer Tengshan's forehead.

If Jiang Luo were still a Dou Huang, he certainly would not have brought out this list; this was clearly pushing himself into a fire pit.

One careless move could very well bring a catastrophic disaster to his Mittel Family.

But since Jiang Luo had already achieved the Dou Zong realm, continuing to persist was meaningless.

Instead of being liquidated one by one in the future, it would be better to surrender; perhaps they could still obtain a good outcome.

In business, this is called cutting losses in time!

Jiang Luo sneered, "A good plan indeed. If This Sect Master had not achieved a Breakthrough to Dou Zong, I fear I truly would have fallen for your scheme."

Facing that scrutinizing gaze, Miteer Tengshan shivered.

"Rest assured, My Lord. This matter originated because of my Mittel Family, and we are willing to provide compensation. Whatever resources you desire, as long as they exist within the Jia Ma Empire, I can find them for you!"

"I also ask that you, Senior, deign to stay at my Mittel Family for a period of time, allowing me to fulfill the duties of a host as a gesture of apology."

Before coming here, Miteer Tengshan had already thought of a countermeasure.

Looking across the entire Jia Ma Empire, no one was more affluent than his Mittel Family; the Cloud Mist Sect could not compare, and the Imperial Family even less so.

After all, the Mittel Family's businesses were spread throughout the entire Empire; as long as resources were distributed within the territory of the Jia Ma Empire, he could obtain them.

And this was the source of his confidence for this trip.

"This Sect Master does indeed see a bit of sincerity in you." Evidently, Jiang Luo was moved by Miteer Tengshan's honesty.

"Disciple, what are your intentions?" Immediately, Jiang Luo turned his gaze toward Xiao Yi Xian.

"I will follow whatever Teacher decides."

Wherever Teacher went, she would go.

Miteer Tengshan also looked over upon hearing this. To be accepted as a disciple by a Dou Zong, it seemed this delicate young girl must have remarkable qualities.

And beside the two of them, he also saw the Cloud Mist Sect's Sect Master, Yun Yun.

The rumors were indeed true; Sect Leader Yun had made a three-move pact with Jiang Luo, but was defeated and captured instead, helplessly becoming Lord Jiang Luo's personal maid.

"In that case, lead the way."

Miteer Tengshan was overjoyed.

"Senior, please!"

Scarcely had Miteer Tengshan left when Nalan Jie arrived with Nalan Yanran.

Their Nalan Family had also signed their names on that list, and if there were a reckoning in the future, they feared the risk of total annihilation.

Therefore, after careful consideration, they decided to come and beg for forgiveness.

"Yanran, when you see Lord Jiang Luo in a moment, remember to act devoutly and let Lord Jiang Luo see our attitude," Nalan Jie said seriously.

Nalan Yanran pursed her red lips, feeling quite nervous in her heart; evidently, this Dou Zong expert caused her a great deal of pressure.

At the same time, she was speechless regarding her grandfather joining that so-called Alliance; it was a case of trying to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice used to lure it.

Now she even had to be dragged along to offer an apology.

Although that was the case, things had already reached this point, and there was no use in complaining. As a member of the Nalan Family, she could not just watch the Nalan Family be destroyed.

Taking a deep breath, the two of them arrived downstairs at the inn where Jiang Luo was staying.

However, when they walked inside and asked the innkeeper, they received a shocking piece of news: Lord Jiang Luo had left.

"Lord Jiang Luo has left? When did this happen?" Nalan Jie's expression suddenly darkened.

He felt a sense of foreboding in his heart and could only pray that he hadn't gone to the Nalan Family to settle scores.

"It is said he was picked up by Miteer Tengshan," the innkeeper said with a smile.

"Miteer Tengshan?" Upon hearing this, Nalan Jie's expression suddenly became incredibly complex.

"That old dog actually played a dirty trick on me!"

He didn't even need to think to know that Miteer Tengshan must have torn up the Alliance behind their backs, rushing to reveal the information to Lord Jiang Luo first.

By sacrificing their four families, he sought to gain Lord Jiang Luo's forgiveness.

In doing so, his Mittel Family could safely stand outside the storm and avoid being liquidated.

Such scheming was nothing if not vicious!

"Grandfather, what should we do?" Nalan Yanran was also somewhat anxious.

Her teacher had already been captured, and if her Family were also gone, there would be no need for her to go on living.

"Let's go to the Mittel Family. This matter cannot just end like this," Nalan Jie calculated his plans.

Things had reached this point, and there was no use in talking. All they could do was use their actions to demonstrate the repentance in their hearts.

Seeing this, Nalan Yanran could only agree.

Just as they left the inn and were preparing to rush to the Mittel Family to intercept them, a familiar figure appeared in their field of vision.

"Mu Chen?" Nalan Jie was quite surprised to see an old acquaintance here.

"Nalan Jie, why are you old geezer appearing here?" Mu Chen was equally shocked.

The two exchanged glances, both seeing a trace of embarrassment in the other's eyes.

Clearly, their goals were the same: both were thinking of apologizing in advance before the information was fully exposed.

Unfortunately, they were a step too late.

"Enough talk. If you want to obtain Lord Jiang Luo's forgiveness, follow this old man to the Mittel Family gate to intercept them now. This is the only chance for our families." Nalan Jie kept it brief and to the point.

Mu Chen had no objections to this.

But just as they were about to set off, another old acquaintance arrived.

"Sigh, you are all here?" Fa Ma squinted his sesame-sized eyes, looking at Nalan Jie and Mu Chen.

Evidently, he had not expected their appearance.

"It seems none of you are stupid." Nalan Jie's old face cracked into a smile.

"Old man, Lord Jiang Luo is not here. If you want to apologize in advance, it is best to go to the Mittel Family gate to intercept them."

"This will be our only chance," Mu Chen said from the side.

Although Fa Ma did not know what had happened, he knew that time was of the essence, so he nodded immediately.

He immediately unleashed his Dou Qi Wings and rushed toward the Mittel Family at the fastest speed.

When they arrived at the Mittel Family gate, they happened to run into Jiang Luo and the others who were arriving, and their hearts were instantly filled with joy.

"Lord Jiang Luo, this old man Nalan Jie, please allow me to explain to you."