Now that he knew the other party's identity, it was time to get down to business.
"All right." Daddy Midnight spread his hands. "Mr. Ascetic, you've convinced me. Our enemies are indeed Li Wei and Constantine, but you still haven't told me what you can do after allying with me."
"If I remember correctly, ascetics have always worked alone, while I command considerable influence in human society."
"And while you're powerful, I don't think you've surpassed Li Wei yet."
The ascetic did not deny Daddy Midnight's words.
Whether it was his solitary nature or the fact that he was weaker than Li Wei,
both were facts.
Nor did he find that shameful. After all, he had come to Los Angeles for only one purpose.
That was to complete the Pope's assignment—eliminate the heretic Li Wei!
"Daddy Midnight, you're right. I am indeed no match for that heretic." The ascetic's expression was solemn. "That is why I came to seek your and Anton's cooperation, so we can deal with the heretic together and ensure peace in the Human Realm!"
Daddy Midnight: ...
Looking at the other man's serious expression, he could not tell for a moment whether this ascetic genuinely thought that way or was trying to guilt-trip him.
One was stupidity, the other was malice.
Seeing Daddy Midnight remain silent, the ascetic continued.
"Although we may be no match for Li Wei in a direct confrontation, I can use secret arts to contact the angels within Los Angeles. With your and Anton's forces added in, we may still have a chance to eliminate the heretic."
"You're saying there are angels within Los Angeles?" Daddy Midnight asked in feigned surprise. "Angels from myths and legends?"
"Of course!" The ascetic's expression completely changed into one of piety and fervor. "Not long ago,