Died of old age, and you tell me this is a life simulation?

This is how this marriage came about.

Upon hearing this, Shan Wanjing completely understood her mother's considerations and why she had been persuading her to agree to this marriage. Shang Ming's family was a powerful faction in the Dongming Sect and had deep roots. If she could marry into their family, her position in the future would naturally be much more stable.

Thinking of this, Shan Wanjing's eyes reddened slightly. While she was touched, she remained stubborn and refused to comply. "I understand your good intentions, mother, but... I really don't want to marry Shang Ming. I don't have any romantic feelings for him at all. How can I force him to do this?"

If you force her, she will never obey!

Shan Meixian looked at her daughter's eyes, her expression unchanged, and she just shook her head and said, "You are still young and don't understand that for some things, suitability is more important than liking."

Shan Wanjing pursed her lips: "My daughter may not be unable to hold this position on her own. If mother can do it, daughter can do it too."

Shan Meixian just laughed, but it was unclear whether she felt she was overestimating her own abilities or that she thought her courage was commendable. However, she quickly spoke, "You have to teach me some of my own martial arts, plus the martial arts inherited from the Dongming Sect. You have learned well, but compared to a true master, the gap is too big. Your mother and I have worked so hard to maintain the Dongming Sect. You are not as good as me in martial arts, and your ability is hard to compare with mine. How dare you speak so arrogantly? When you really take over the position of the head of the Dongming Sect, I don't know how much energy and energy you will have to spend on it!"

Shan Wanjing felt a bit uncomfortable after being scolded by her mother, but she couldn't help but feel grateful. She bit her lip and said, "My martial arts are not as good as mother's. That's because Dongming Sect's martial arts are not as good as Yinkui Sect's martial arts. Mother is unwilling to teach me the true teachings of Yinkui Sect. Then why can't she teach me the [Heavenly Demonic Art]? If I learn this method, I may be able to practice it to become as powerful as mother!"

As he said this, he looked at Shan Meixian anxiously.

I don't know why, but my mother is willing to give her everything except this [Demon Technique]. She won't teach me anything, no matter what. Whenever she mentions it, they always end up in a bad mood...

When Shan Meixian heard this, she subconsciously frowned, her dissatisfaction evident in her words, but soon she seemed to have thought of something and fell silent.

After a while, he frankly said, "I didn't pass it on to you because I don't want you to get involved with the Yinkui Sect. If you really pass on the Yinkui Sect's true and unique skill [Heavenly Demonic Method], you won't know how much trouble you will cause in the future!"

Shan Wanjing had some guesses about this, but she didn't quite agree. "Mother, we have an inseparable relationship with the Yinkui Sect. We will be targeted sooner or later. If you don't teach me the [Heavenly Demonic Method], if they come looking for us one day in the future, how can I, with my weak martial arts, defeat them?"

In the past, Shan Meixian would have denounced the Yinkui Sect's martial arts as treacherous and sinister, and she would never allow her daughter to be exposed to them. But now she remained silent. She took a deep breath and waved her hand somewhat listlessly, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's get back to the topic. If you don't agree to marry, and you don't want to live abroad for a long time, then choose someone else."

Although Shan Wanjing still wanted to discuss this with her mother, she couldn't help but be attracted by this matter. She looked slightly surprised: "Choose another one? What do you mean, mother?"

Shan Meixian hesitated at this, pondered for a moment, and then sighed: "Another option is to go to the Central Plains and live a peaceful life."

"?"

Shan Wanjing was stunned for a moment: "Didn't mother just say that the Central Plains will be in chaos in the future? Why is it now..."

"I'm not talking about the Great Sui Dynasty," Shan Meixian said softly, "but the Great Qian Dynasty."

"Daqian!?" Shan Wanjing widened her beautiful eyes slightly, with a dazed look on her face.

She was no stranger to Daqian.

With such a huge empire dominating the world and the Dongming Sect being a well-informed overseas force, it is naturally difficult not to pay attention.

It would be better to say that the Dongming Sect not only paid attention to it, but had also been tirelessly hoping to establish a trade cooperation with this huge empire long before. If things could be successful, then their Dongming Sect would definitely be able to reach a higher level on the basis of the existing foundation!

Do not!

It should be said that it is far better than before!

It's just a pity that she heard that things were not going well and failed.

Now... could it be a success?

"Mom! Can our Dongming Sect gain a foothold in Daqian?" Shan Wanjing asked impatiently.

"How could it be that easy?" Shan Meixian sighed. "My Dongming sect specializes in forging high-quality weapons. Our weapons are among the best in the world, even among the nations of the universe! It's just a pity that our weapons weren't favored by Daqian. After much negotiation, we couldn't get a satisfactory result. Later, after some investigation, we discovered that the Daqian army's standard weapons are actually not inferior to ours. Moreover, it is said that their arsenal is extremely rich, sufficient to supply an army of millions. No wonder they look down on Dongming weapons."

Shan Wanjing was a little stunned when she heard this. This was the first time she heard of something of such quality as her own products.

In the past, when traveling around the countries, who would not be eager to get Dongming weapons and treat them as top-grade?

He felt a bit uncomfortable. "It's impossible that all weapons are of the same quality as ours, right? ...Do they have anything comparable to our Dongming Sect's most sophisticated and powerful Dongming Crossbow?"

Shan Meixian shook her head and sighed, "Maybe not, but even if not, it can't be sold."

Shan Wanjing was puzzled: "Why is this?"

"In the past, our Dongming sect's refining technology was the best in the world. Even if it was sold, it would be difficult for other forces to imitate and replicate it. However, Daqian's refining technology is not worse than ours. If we sell all the best things in the bottom of the box, it will probably not take long for Daqian to imitate it. This is a very unprofitable business and we can't do it." Shan Meixian said, feeling a little uncomfortable.

This refining technology has been monopolized for so long, and it is really uncomfortable and there is a strong sense of crisis after suddenly losing the monopoly.

This is also the reason why she has been eager to find other ways with Daqian in the past year and a half. If she cannot sell weapons, then her Dongming faction has mature maritime caravans and ocean routes. As long as she can reach a deeper cooperation with Daqian's Maritime Customs, it will undoubtedly bring huge benefits to Dongming no matter what!

However, in this regard, Daqian's attitude has always been lukewarm, making cooperation difficult to achieve, which is a pity.

certainly......

If you look closely, this is actually related to her cautious mentality.

A vast empire like Daqian was different from any country she had ever come into contact with.

She didn't dare reveal too much about the Dongming Sect's background. If it aroused covetousness and caused a conflict, it would be extremely troublesome even if she could retreat overseas.

Not only will a huge market with immeasurable potential be lost, but it may also have a negative impact on other businesses.

After all, Daqian's national strength was at such a peak that all nations came to pay tribute to it. In many cases, Daqian's attitude could greatly influence the world.

If they really make enemies with Daqian, the Dongming Sect will not only be unable to move forward, but it will definitely be much more difficult than before.

But the result of being reserved is that it is difficult to attract attention.

The "advantages" that have been shown alone are obviously not enough to impress Daqian.

Shan Meixian actually thought about this a lot.

but......

Now there is a closer and more direct option.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at the letter in his hand and fell into deep thought.

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Chapter 613: The Advantages of the Dongming Sect! Maintain the Status Quo?

Shan Wanjing was a little surprised when she heard this.

I never thought that the weapons of their Dongming Sect would one day be imitated and reproduced.

This would have been impossible in the past.

With the leading smelting technology, top-notch forging technology and craftsmanship, the weapons produced by the Dongming School are unparalleled in the world!

It would be extremely difficult for other forces to imitate it!

Even if imitations do appear, they will inevitably be much inferior in quality, or the cost will be too high to be mass-produced, and they will ultimately have to rely on Dongming to supply them.

Now, there is an exception...

But on second thought, this doesn't seem so incomprehensible.

Daqian can be said to be the most powerful country in the world today!

The refining technology is not inferior to that of the Dongming School, and may even surpass it. What's so surprising about this?

However, in this way, the Dongming Sect lost its greatest advantage, which was indeed disadvantageous for business matters.

No wonder there has been no progress so far.

Thinking of this, Shan Wanjing felt quite puzzled again.

Since things weren't going well, and the Dongming Sect couldn't possibly gain a foothold in Daqian, why did Mother make that choice? ...

For overseas forces like them, the Daqian area is fine for cooperation, but if they really want to settle down there, no matter how they think about it, it is not a good place, right?

After all, I have heard that Daqian has an attitude of eradicating the power of aristocratic families, landlords, and powerful people. Her Dongming faction is rich enough to rival a country. Can Daqian allow such a financially powerful and independent force to exist in it?

I'm afraid it's like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth?

Will the Dongming Sect benefit by then?

Shan Meixian withdrew her gaze from the letter and looked at her daughter. Seeing her expression of deep thought, she waited for a moment before asking, "Wanjing, what do you think about going to Daqian?"

Shan Wanjing regained her composure, a look of hesitation on her face. "My daughter has heard that it's the most prosperous place in the world. It would be wonderful if we could see it with our own eyes. But if we do that, what will happen to our Dongming Sect's assets?"

Shan Meixian shook her head: "Don't worry about that. Mother will take care of it."

Shan Wanjing pursed her lips, wanting to speak but hesitant for a moment, but she couldn't help but ask the question in her heart: "Mom, why do you insist that I choose between overseas and Daqian? Isn't it better to maintain the status quo?"

She yearns for the scenery of the Central Plains and is curious about Daqian, but this does not mean that she must settle here, right?

And now she is in Ryukyu. Although she finds it boring and uninteresting, it is the place where she has lived since she was a child. How can she bear to leave it forever?

In fact, Shan Wanjing doesn't like either of these two options.

I think it’s better to maintain the status quo.

As before, having overseas as a base, we can also travel around and see the world. Isn’t that good?

Shan Meixian sighed softly, "If the status quo could be maintained, why would Mother rashly change it? It's precisely because the world situation is like this that we have no choice but to make changes."

Shan Wanjing found this difficult to understand. "Our Dongming Sect is located overseas, and our shipping is the most advanced in the world. We've long been in an invincible position. Even if there's a major unrest in the Central Plains that affects our business, or even as serious as Mother said, where we completely cut off all ties, it won't stay like this forever, right? Once the situation stabilizes, won't everything return to its original state?"

In Shan Wanjing's view, no matter how difficult it is, it is only temporary.

The worst that could happen is a loss in business, but honestly, with the strong foundation that Dongming Sect has accumulated over the years, what kind of difficulties can't be overcome?

Once stability is restored, won’t the Dongming Sect be able to reopen trade routes and continue to ship goods to the world?

Besides, the chaos in the world is not a "danger" for the Dongming Sect, but an "opportunity" instead.

She also didn't understand why her mother's attitude was so different this time.

Shouldn't we take advantage of this opportunity to gain huge benefits?

Shan Wanjing believes that maintaining the status quo is the best solution!

The characteristics of the Dongming School also determine that the current model is the best model!

Being located overseas can effectively avoid being drawn into the vortex of power struggles. No matter how the world situation changes, it can remain neutral and detached.

In addition to the leading position in elite soldiers and powerful weapons, any force except Daqian will have a certain desire to win over and make friends with the Dongming Sect, so as to play both sides and continue to grow stronger. Isn't this the style that the Dongming Sect has always followed?

It is also because of this that the Dongming Sect has been able to gradually grow to this level.

From the bottom of her heart, Shan Wanjing naturally hopes to maintain the status quo.

On the contrary, getting too close to Daqian is not a good thing.

It would be fine if the cooperation is limited to business transactions, but if the relationship is too close, we can even directly join.

There is indeed a huge risk of being swallowed up and eaten up completely.

After all, the reason why the Dongming Sect can travel around the world is because its headquarters is located overseas, and its shipbuilding and navigation technologies are unparalleled in the world. It is difficult for any force, whether well-intentioned or malicious, to threaten the Dongming Sect. However, if this overseas base is lost and the Dongming Sect moves to the Central Plains, then the advantages of ships will be gone, and the elite water soldiers will be difficult to use. It is equivalent to giving up the most powerful advantage. At that time, won’t the Dongming Sect become fat meat that is easily accessible to others?

Not to mention that anyone can come up and take a bite, at least the level of danger has increased dramatically.

There is a high possibility that it will be divided up completely!

What's more, they have to face Daqian.

This is the largest and most powerful empire in the world. Not to mention the Dongming Sect that has lost many of its advantages at sea, even if the Dongming Sect is in its prime, if it really wants to confront it, there will be no other result except being crushed to pieces and completely destroyed.

Daqian definitely has the ability to do this!

Shan Meixian shook her head slightly: "Wanjing, what you said is not wrong, but there is one point you overlooked. Your judgment is based on the premise that the Dongming Sect can always maintain its overseas advantages. But in fact, does the Dongming Sect have such an advantage now?

When it comes to weaponry, we can compare with Daqian in terms of quality, but what about quantity? It's far from comparable! In terms of shipbuilding and navigation technology, we do have a slight lead. With Daqian's national strength, if they truly put their full effort into developing the shipbuilding industry, it would be easy to catch up with, or even surpass, Dongming. But once we reach that stage, with neither ships nor elite soldiers, how can we maintain the status quo? What will we rely on to maintain it?

At this point, Shan Meixian sighed, "In fact, even if you stay overseas for the rest of your life, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to live in peace and security. After all, it's better to go to Daqian, which is more direct and free of worries."

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Chapter 614: Shan Meixian: All under heaven belongs to the king...

After all, staying overseas does not guarantee a long-term stable future.

It's just that the Dongming Sect is located far away from the Central Plains. No matter how drastic changes or turmoil occur in the outside world, it is difficult to affect here in a short period of time. In this way, coupled with the strong foundation accumulated over the years of running the Dongming Sect, relying on the geographical advantage and this overseas force, it is easy to isolate herself from the world.

The status quo can be maintained for a long time.

Even if the Dongming Sect gradually loses its advantages in the future, it may still be able to maintain peace in the area.

If you are lucky, you may never be disturbed by the outside world in your life.

But...living overseas like this, unable to set foot in the Central Plains, is not what my daughter wants. She herself doesn't really want this either. In comparison, the second option is more in line with her psychological expectations.

Shan Wanjing frowned slightly and bit her lip. "But mother, our Dongming Sect is not an enemy of Daqian. Even if Daqian is much stronger than the Dongming Sect, so what? If we can't afford to provoke them, can't we just hide away? We can always retreat and keep a distance, right? Isn't it better for our Dongming Sect to do business peacefully?"