"Teacher, Suowen has proposed a ceasefire, and all three parties will send people to investigate the valley and that Sky Pit," the middle-aged man respectfully said to the elder in the white robe.
"It seems they have realized that continuing the fight benefits no one," the elder spoke, his voice carrying a hint of time-worn wisdom.
"Indeed. Wars in the Golden Triangle are not uncommon, but sustained large-scale conflicts are rare. Once we attract international attention and suspicion, our combined forces may prove insufficient. However…" the middle-aged man nodded.
"You're worried about the Japanese?" the elder in the white robe slowly turned around, looking at the middle-aged man. His old eyes, which should have been cloudy, not only showed a sharp gaze but also the shadow of a snake slithering within his pupil.