Shopping Around. Upon hearing this, True Lord Ziji's heart tightened slightly.
Sure enough, the Tianli Sect knew their actions could not be hidden from them.
But even if they knew, so what?
Whoever they cooperated with was still a partner, was it not? If Galaxy City held an advantage, he could cooperate with them as well, though he was more inclined toward the Tianli Sect.
He raised his wine cup, but his eyes remained on Qingshui. "Brother Qingshui, what do you mean by that?"
Still pretending!
Qingshui grumbled inwardly. Ziji had already been exposed, yet he was still putting on an act. Since he was pretending not to know, Qingshui would pretend not to know as well. "Brother Ziji, I believe you know that all our safe zones have established dual-layer defense systems, correct?"
Ziji smiled faintly. Qingshui was very sensible and did not press the matter further. Since the other party was being so tactful, he would play along. "Brother Qingshui is right. During this beast tide, your sect's dual-layer defense system was exceptionally eye-catching. To be honest, Brother Qingshui, we came here to discuss whether it might be possible to introduce such a defense system."
Talking to clever people really did save trouble!
Qingshui's heart stirred slightly. Raising his cup, he said, "Of course there's no problem. We might refuse others, but if Brother Ziji wants it, how could we possibly not provide it?"
Yet Ziji did not smile. Holding his cup, he looked at Qingshui. "Brother Qingshui, we have been old brothers for many years. Can you truly provide it?"
Qingshui smiled calmly, a trace of confidence appearing on his face. "Would I deceive Brother Ziji? All 103 safe cities on our Red Rock Continent use dual-layer defense systems. What do you think—can we provide them or