Lin Xuan left his words there, but the Second Leader was no idiot. Of course he understood the meaning behind them, and his face filled with wild joy.
"Senior, rest assured. Even if this junior must wade through boiling water and tread through fire, I will surely help you cut down the Black Wind Bandits."
This fellow turned his face faster than flipping a book. Toward his former companions, he had not even the slightest incense-offering of old affection. Husband and wife were birds of the same forest, yet when disaster came, each flew his own way—let alone them, a mere gang of thieves.
Taking in the change in the other man's expression, Lin Xuan's lips were full of a smile.
The art of commanding subordinates was still to make them submit willingly, heart and soul.
No matter whether the Second Leader had harbored any other schemes before, now that Lin Xuan had thrown out this tempting bait, he would inevitably obey like a good little fish on the hook.
For the sake of regaining his freedom, Lin Xuan believed the other party would no longer play any little tricks, but would devote himself fully to helping him cut down the Black Wind Bandits.
"Enough. No more nonsense. Whether or not I keep my promise later will depend on how you perform. As long as you truly do your utmost, I absolutely will not go back on my word."
Lin Xuan's indifferent voice entered his ears, with not the slightest hint of joy or anger.
"Yes."
The Second Leader nodded like a chick pecking rice. His whole person looked radiant, vigor swelling through him. To obtain Lin Xuan's approval, he could hardly wait to draw out the souls and refine the spirits of every one of his former companions. Thieves,