New Deputy

New Assistant

In the Meeting Room, Xiao Yan sat upright in his seat. Across from him, Lei Dong leaned back in his chair with his arms folded, his full face written with displeasure. After both sides had remained silent for a long while, Lei Dong was the first to lose patience, glaring viciously at Xiao Yan.

"What are you looking at me for? Get to the point!"

"..."

Xiao Yan's expression did not change. He continued to gaze quietly at Lei Dong, feeling slightly speechless inside.

Judging by Lei Dong's manner, he clearly had no intention of negotiating properly. If Xiao Yan used the same approach as before, Lei Dong would most likely not listen to it either.

What Xiao Yan needed was to get this done. The first two clans had already agreed; if negotiations with Lei Dong failed, the Thunder Clan might also become displeased with him and the Tianhe Alliance.

After all, the Yao Clan and Yan Clan had both reached an agreement, yet the Thunder Clan had been left out. It would be troublesome if they thought the Tianhe Alliance looked down on the Thunder Clan.

It could bring unnecessary trouble later. Even if it were only for his own sake, Xiao Yan had to find a way to bring Lei Dong in.

With that in mind, Xiao Yan gave a light cough and looked at Lei Dong with a smile.

"Young Master Lei Dong, I heard that you previously ventured deep into the Barbaric Ancient Region to help me through a crisis. For that, I offer you my deepest gratitude."

"Hmph! I only did it for Xun'er's sake. Otherwise, who would care whether you lived or died?" Lei Dong rudely interrupted Xiao Yan, glaring coldly at him. **"And you needn't thank me. I merely went