Chapter 10 - Council

She could easily make some sort of calculation on her mind, and act on it.. Managing of crowds were something
Larchen were definitely not capable of.. His mind was forced to wake upon her acts, which he usually did, by
rewarding it to make himself interested. The understanding of distant concepts were difficult to him.

She had an experienced mind when it came to politics, and he was just elementary at best. He was after all barely over 20.

Let's proceed to a celebration meal.. Most everyone agreed. So, who can benefit most from this weapon ? Someone asked, people looked around each. A norther man stood up.. Well, our clan has most experience with ice cultivation, i think we'll benefit most from this artifact..he added. To be truthful, we could use some help, as well...This would go a long way, what do you say ?

I don't see the problem, i think the venerable elder speaks truth, Fowliang said..I agree with him.. Larchen rolled his eyes.. She was clearly trying to have some leadership role... by her conduct It was a clever act to act like you were already in the inner council.. It was a classic act, managing the awkward situation, and to come out as the one who cared.. Larchen were watching the events amusingly, he didn't care either way... It was an excellent and fun practice, after a tiring day.

Please bring some tea.. It's necessary to discuss all these issues with a clear calm mind.. But then i must say, it's not nice to just assume you can take the weapon, just cause your sect practices in cold element arts.. I find it utterly unreasonable...

And which sect do you hail from, the northerner asked to the burly council member who just spoke.

I'm just in the city for business.. There was an emergency so they called for my help..

Larchen smirked.. that was definitely a lie.. he was probably from some prominent sect and he didn't want to say it..

Well, i'm hurt.. buy your great opinion, northerner said, and he then sit down, calming the argument by not raising the temperature.

Well, well our research division made a phenomenal job.. maybe some one from there could use this for research..

What about the troops that participated, they took the risk, so their leader should get it.. someone said..

Ehm, its fine, a middle aged woman waved her hand.. let us handle this manner in a way which strengthens our unity, its just a weapon after all, she added without much apparent excitement..

Someone else lit up a pipe, and exhaled the smoke.. Maybe the city just keep it.. They deserved it, after all they gave me this tobacco.. or rather they supplied us with nice meals and lodging.. Displays and materials.. add up quite a cost..

Yes but they'd stand there without a clue, their city in cinders without our help..

Yeah, we rally helped, and elder added sarcastically, they'll just turn west and attack somewhere else..

Some songs were playing, and some members were going over council reports.. Larchen shifted his gaze towards Fowliang.. He looked at her investigatively.. Her strange white peace or... rather high road act ... He realized that it was " everyone is an expert version.." of the usual politics.
Humans had chaos in their souls... from lowliest caste human to kings and gods... They.. interacted with world in a manner that .. made Larchen uncomfortable.. he could see a trace of something strange in there when someone just acted in a way they'd say: to-hell with it. Larchen had hard time understanding those things.. That's why he was carefully watching Fowliang like an hawk, he felt that his understanding of her were slipping, and he was losing the fight to sleep, even with his eyes open..

Well, here it is, Fowliang put the stuff on the table..

Ah, she's presenting the carrot... if i recognize correctly.. now for the stick...

What a nice one, Larchen added, it really is a high quality weapon... It seemed to react with cold energies.. It really is a strong weapon, that can change the course of battle for a cultivator... He wanted to help out Fowliang a bit.. What is it called Fowliang ?

Sun god's fleeting corporation...

Sun god ? He must have a sense of humor, or rather high expertise to make a cold ice weapon such as this..

How about an auction then... We could sell this for a large sum.. And pull some experts to the city too...

Well i agree.. I want to see an auction... Yeah me too...

Well, if no one has objections.. Fowliang said.. Excuse me, i've some business to conduct

Sure, see you..

What ? Larchen looked around.. then followed after her.. What is it Fowliang ?

Tell me Larchen, how many guest would you have ideally ? in an auction

Well, fifty or so.. if we had the chance...to invite some rich ones

Fowliang nodded.... Then would you stand by your word, to guarantee a product's quality ?

Yeah sure... Larchen answered..

Well, how would you support all those claims ?

Well, my guild has a nice enterprise already.. money is flowing... You can call me uncle... and your savior..

So, then, how should we proceed... a grand auction house.. and some cool art ?

Well, it'd attract the competition, we shouldn't go overboard..

You were playing "fair", while someone else reached the result you wanted ? Larchen asked.. What are you gonna do ? run for president ?

Blow your horn to whichever opinion you wish.. Larchen..

Fine, whatever... How do you find fifty rich people.. ?

We need a few experts to examine the stuff.. And guards for protection..

Well, let's have dinner... you and me later.. okay ?

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After a week, auction exhibition were ready to go.. Larchen sweated uncomfortably.. Sect were much more comfortable than this.. He missed the simple life..

Hey you, how many private buyers are there. ?.he asked to an assistant passing by. Assistant looked unable to answer.. Larchen looked towards the booth he came out from.. There was a woman with pretty sizable breasts.. She wore clothes that emphasized her melons.. She had a stern expression.. and looked like she was uncomfortable. She was wearing heels, that complemented her look..

Looks like a rich one.. Larchen mumbled, as he nodded his head politely to the venerable cultivator. She looked like she was stronger than Fowliang.. Looks like the treasure attract the powerful indeed.. he sighed.. let's proceed then and see what happens..