The implication behind those words was clear: he was telling He Jingfeng that he would never let past grudges affect his work or do anything that went against the group's interests.
Naturally, He Jingfeng understood what Ma Long meant.
But the kid was overthinking things.
When it came to old grudges, no one cared more than he, the boss himself.
Otherwise, Nether Pavilion would not have taken on so many assassination jobs targeting the island nation, nor would its ninja faction have nearly been wiped out...
"Anyway, there's no need for you to avoid suspicion. Just stay!"
He Jingfeng smiled. "If this guy wakes up and wants to make a move on me, I'll need you to show your strength and put him in his place!"
"Us?"
Ma Long and the other two froze, then could not help saying, "Boss, you're much stronger than us. Why would you need us to deal with some New World ninja?"
"Inverse Heavenly Dipper!"
He Jingfeng shot him a glare and said irritably, "I'm the boss, so of course I should sit back and reap the benefits. If I have to handle everything myself, what am I keeping you lackeys around for?!"
That made far too much sense, leaving Ma Long and the others speechless.
They exchanged looks and immediately got to work. Tao Tao and Ma Long concealed themselves, while Gao Shaoshan stayed nearby, playing the part of a lackey with convincing flair.
Thus, when Sonic slowly woke from his coma, this was the scene that greeted him—
A lackey in a black suit and black mask stood waiting beside the table, his pitch-black eyes like sharp swords as they stared fixedly at Sonic's every movement.
At the expensive wooden table nearby, a black-haired young man in an equally expensive suit sat calmly