"Everyone."
Xu Xiayan's voice drew the gazes of all the team leaders and vice-leaders present toward her.
Su Ming and Chi Qian also focused their attention on her, no longer distracted.
In this situation, Xu Xiayan first solemnly thanked everyone.
"Sorry for the trouble, everyone. Thank you for cooperating with my Summer Chasing Smoke operation. I, Xiayan, would like to thank you in advance."
As she spoke, Xu Xiayan gave everyone a slight bow.
This bow prompted everyone present to stand one after another.
"Vice-Leader Xu, you're too kind."
"It was just a small matter."
"Being able to participate in this Rank SS mission is a rare opportunity for us as well."
"That's right. Vice-Leader Xu, there's no need to be so polite."
The leaders of quite a few teams returned the gesture repeatedly, their attitudes extremely respectful.
Facing the Summer Chasing Smoke team, whose strength could already rival that of an S-class Team, the leaders and vice-leaders of these B-class Teams truly had no qualifications to calmly accept Xu Xiayan's bow. It was perfectly normal for them to feel nervous and apprehensive.
Only the people from the Jade Dragon Pavilion and Iron Rose remained relatively composed.
"We're merely taking what we need from each other."
Zhu Qian spoke first. Her voice unexpectedly carried a hint of childishness, with a slightly doll-like quality. Paired with her model-like figure and appearance, it could not be called completely incongruous, but it did create a contrasting sense of cuteness.
"You paid the reward, and we accepted the commission. Both emotionally and logically, we should naturally cooperate with the Summer Chasing Smoke operation."
Qiao Liang also chimed in, his voice as calm and steady as his appearance.
As for Su Ming and Chi Qian, the two of them said nothing.
What a joke. Without