Published: March 12, 2025
CHAPTER 584: Wanting to Form an Alliance Again?
Zhao Hai stood at the bow of the Peach Blossom, with Juno beside him. Although they appeared to be admiring the scenery along the Iron Horse River, their thoughts were far from it.
With the divine race and the demon clan looming over them like two mountains, they could hardly breathe. It had been two days since they left Dwarf Iron Mountain, and during this time, they had been on the road. While they had thought of a way to deal with the divine race, the truth was that their hearts felt as though they were weighed down by a heavy stone.
After a long while, Zhao Hai sighed and said, “The dwarf clan has already begun preparing for war with full force. We in the Black Earth Wilderness should start our preparations as well.”
Juno sighed in response, “It’s not just you; we’re in the same boat. Unfortunately, our Hurricane Family’s territory is too small, and we don't have much to produce. There’s nothing we can do to prepare.”
Zhao Hai smiled slightly and said, “Grandpa Juno, you don’t need to worry. Just keep an eye on the Church of Light; leave the preparations to me.”
Juno sighed again, “It’s come down to this. We’re relying on you this time. Sigh, if Billy can really persuade the spirit clan, we’ll have another ally. If not, things will get even more complicated.”
Zhao Hai nodded and sighed, “I’ll try my luck with the orc tribe. Hopefully, I can succeed. Anyway, Grandpa Juno, what business are you planning to conduct on Golden Island?”
Juno forced a smile and said, “That’s the only option. Our Hurricane Family hasn’t done any business in years, and we really don’t know what to do.”
Zhao Hai said with a smile, “How about this: if you really want to send someone to do business on Golden Island, I will speak to the administrator there. By the way, the administrator is Kun Zheng, a relative of my wife, Laura. I’ll have Grandpa Kun Zheng arrange something for you, ensuring you make a profit.”
Juno smiled and replied, “Thank you. Our family members aren’t suited for business. Among the younger generation, Chris is the only one with a bit of business sense. She will lead the team in Golden Island.”
Zhao Hai secretly smiled bitterly but maintained a neutral expression. He just nodded and said, “Alright, I’ll make the arrangements. They might not see me on Golden Island; I won't be staying there long this year. If there’s anything, they can find Grandpa Kun Zheng.”
Juno remained silent, just nodding. He understood that Zhao Hai had guessed their intentions. Yes, sending Chris to Golden Island wasn’t just for business; it was to negotiate a marriage alliance with Zhao Hai.
If Juno hadn’t known about the divine realm, he might not have thought this way. After all, the Hurricane Family wasn’t seeking fame or profit and had no need to form an alliance with the budah family.
But now, knowing the situation in the divine realm, he had developed this idea. From Zhao Hai’s words, he understood the strength of the budah family. Establishing a good relationship with them would benefit the Hurricane Family.
Moreover, another point was that Juno believed somewhat in the prophecy regarding the dwarf clan. If the prophecy were true, then Zhao Hai would essentially be the savior of the entire continent. If he didn’t take this opportunity to build a relationship with Zhao Hai, he wouldn’t be fulfilling his role as the family head of the Hurricane Family.
Although the Hurricane Family had always appeared indifferent and without desires, no prominent family could truly remain without desires. Their previous behavior was to protect their transcendent status. In the Pagoda Empire, the Hurricane Family was neither the largest nor the strongest millennial family, but their status was exceedingly transcendent. Even the royal family of the Pagoda Empire maintained a certain level of respect towards them. This was because the Hurricane Family had consistently portrayed themselves as detached and unambitious, which allowed them to gain this transcendent status and thus, indirectly protect their own interests.