Meng Zhao's firm support for his position made Si Peng's previously tense expression relax. Beaming, he said,
"Lu Yang, rest assured. Su Tianwang is generous in his dealings and proper in his conduct.
"You helped him today, and in the future, you will surely receive returns tenfold, a hundredfold. If he does not give them to you, I will not treat you unfairly either."
"Besides, you will not be the only one hunting vicious beasts. Tianzheng and Mo Li will each send a squad of elites to assist you in handling this matter.
"And with this connection in place, I can naturally take you to meet Su Tianwang when the time comes. So you must do this properly and seriously. Do not be the slightest bit perfunctory."
Meng Zhao nodded. Although he did not know or understand why Si Peng was so assured of and trusting toward Su Tianwang, without the slightest concern that, after ascending to power, Su Tianwang would clip his wings and gather all authority into his own hands.
At the very least, the opportunity had been given to him. When the time came, whether he could bring down Su Tianwang and take his place would depend entirely on his own methods.
Moreover, he vaguely realized that when Su Hongtu carried out the Evil Weapon Limit Break ritual, he, Su Hongtu, Mo Li, Fire Envoy Si Peng, and Earth Envoy Wei Hua would likely all go to protect him.
At that time, his true opponents might not be merely these people within the Divine Might Army camp. He could not afford the slightest carelessness.
With everything arranged perfectly, Si Peng was in high spirits. He kept Meng Zhao and Hong Tianzheng for a meal. During the feast, they drank quite a bit, and Si Peng cursed Xiang