Seeing Zhao Zilong's actions and hearing his words, Tian Ze had no doubts. If he dared make excessive demands, the other man would definitely kill him. Besides, Yan Lingji's hatred for Zhao Zilong was utterly insignificant to a powerhouse like him; the hatred of the weak simply did not matter.
Tian Ze also understood his current situation. Although Zhao Zilong had his hand around his neck, he was not using much force. Tian Ze did not resist and allowed Zhao Zilong to hold his throat, because he understood that if Zhao Zilong truly wanted to kill him, he would have no chance of survival. "We are not enemies. I am not trying to impose conditions on you; I merely hope to cooperate with you. That way, you can properly cultivate your relationship with Yan Lingji, then have her leave with you afterward. Wouldn't that be the better choice?"
"Cooperate?" Zhao Zilong frowned slightly.
At that moment, Tian Ze smiled. "That's right, a mutually beneficial partnership. Your target is Ji Wuye, while mine is the restoration of Baiyue. We share a common enemy: Nightfall. And Yan Lingji is the bond that connects our cooperation."
Zhao Zilong released Tian Ze and said coldly, "The prerequisite for cooperation is equal strength on both sides. What do you think you can offer me? In the Han Kingdom, I can kill anyone I want."
"Then why haven't you killed Ji Wuye?" Tian Ze countered.
A smile curled Zhao Zilong's lips. He looked toward Yan Lingji and said softly, "It's not that I couldn't kill him. I simply don't want to kill him yet. Otherwise, he would have died last night. If I kill him, I will have to leave this place. Before I leave, I want to take her with me."
"Besides, cooperating with me