Swearing to the "World Origin" can negatively impact one's strength.
Moreover, in a world where power belongs to oneself, no one would willingly burden themselves with a shackle without reason.
If Yao Qin were currently in the lead, meeting this condition would likely involve multiple negotiations, expenses, and potentially outright refusal.
It's precisely through the battle Zhao Ji just fought that Yao Qin is now being so compliant.
And with this thought, Qiu Tu took the opportunity to propose his second request.
He smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you see, now it's proven that the battle just now was all a misunderstanding. But... we also paid a considerable price for this battle."
"You see...."
Although Qiu Tu didn't spell it out, the meaning was clear: money.
