Xie Zun said impassively, "That's right. I owe everything I have today to the support of those foreign devils."
"However, Jiang Hua, don't forget that you and I are both chess pieces in their hands."
"Since we're chess pieces, we naturally have value to exploit. Tell me, which of us has greater value?"
Jiang Hua froze, then stood up and snorted. Though his eyes showed unwillingness, he had clearly reined in his sharpness.
"Forget it. I won't quibble with a crude man like you."
"This time, you're going to gather the pirates from Southeast Asia and explore the Vortex Demonic Domain. To intimidate the masses of pirates, you need to establish your authority."
"Freedom Wings is more than willing to cooperate with you, and we also hope you can truly become an overlord in your territory. That's why we agreed to let you target the Pearl."
"But your people have broken their promise. My advice is that you'd better quickly mobilize another group to handle this."
"If I remember correctly, today should be the day of your gathering. If you, the organizer, can't intimidate the other pirates when the time comes, it'll be an enormous joke."
Xie Zun glanced at the old man. "You could've just said that from the start."
"Fine. I'll have Yao Ling make the trip."
A smile appeared on Jiang Hua's face. "With Miss Yao taking action, that would naturally be best."
"By the way, I have a batch of precious cultivation potions that I'd like to give her. Have Miss Yao come see me after she's finished."
Xie Zun saw through the old man's intentions at a glance and snorted. "I'll tell Yao Ling. Whether she goes or not will be up to her."
"And another thing—if you dare come to me again to play