"Yes, Your Majesty." Cao Xing admitted it directly. This had been his main purpose as well.
The other party pondered for a moment before replying, "The first matter, I can agree to it, as a reward for helping deal with the Light Church."
"As for the second matter..."
"I want to ask you a question first."
A trace of confusion appeared in Cao Xing's eyes. "Please, go ahead."
"In what capacity are you asking me for the locations of these strongholds?"
"As an otherworldly lord, or as a citizen of the Crystal Ice Kingdom?"
At those words, Cao Xing's gaze instantly sharpened.
This question was exceedingly incisive.
He knew that the old king was testing his stance.
Kro was just about to speak, seemingly intending to speak on his behalf.
The king waved his hand and cut him off.
After pondering for a moment, Cao Xing said, "Neither. I am making this request as an ally of the Crystal Ice Kingdom."
"We now have a common enemy, so we are naturally allies."
"If we can cooperate, it should not take long to completely eradicate the Light Church!"
Upon hearing Cao Xing's answer, the three people present all looked at him with some surprise.
They had expected Cao Xing to give an ambiguous answer, but they had not expected him to answer with "ally."
An ally of the Crystal Ice Kingdom was not a status just anyone could assume.
Most crucially, one needed sufficient strength.
For an otherworldly lord who had only developed for a short time, that was clearly impossible.
At that moment, the atmosphere in the room sank into silence once more.
Yet Cao Xing was not flustered at all and continued, "Your Majesty, as the supreme ruler of the Crystal Ice Kingdom, I believe you must possess a