The atmosphere at the dining table suddenly froze, and every gaze focused on Wang Teng.
Cao Hongtu looked at him with a genial smile, as though he had merely said something perfectly ordinary.
Cao Wu, Cao Guan, and the others looked over as well, like a pack of hungry wolves eyeing a weak lamb, waiting to tear him apart and share the feast.
Wang Teng narrowed his eyes slightly. Expressionless, he swept his gaze around before turning to glance at Cao Hongtu.
Cao Hongtu met his eyes, and the atmosphere became even more subtle.
No one else spoke.
"I heard that you came from a remote planet in the Orlant Federation. Is that true, Junior Brother?" Cao Hongtu asked blandly.
"Brother Cao, your information network is quite impressive!" Wang Teng's heart tightened, but nothing showed on his face as he chuckled.
"Since we are fellow disciples, naturally I should show some concern for you," Cao Hongtu said with a smile.
"Then I truly must thank you, Senior Brother," Wang Teng said.
"Oh, right. I also heard that you have some conflicts with the Orlant Alliance. I have already had someone send them a message to help settle the matter for you. I imagine my reputation should still carry some weight." Cao Hongtu looked at Wang Teng meaningfully as he continued.
Wang Teng's heart immediately sank.
He did not believe Cao Hongtu would help him out of the goodness of his heart.
Cao Hongtu was probably trying to kill with a borrowed knife, using the Orlant Alliance to attack Earth Star.
Mmp, this old bastard was vicious enough.
Unable to deal with him, Cao Hongtu instead wanted to make a move against Earth Star.
The only fortunate thing was that before leaving Earth Star, Wang Teng had set up the Great