Old Friends Reunited
Zhao Hongyue's words had been quite impolite, but Bi Fan showed no reaction to her attitude.
He replied calmly, "You've misunderstood. I didn't mean that. I was only thinking that if Luo Mansion were allowed to keep growing like this, Red Moon City might belong to them before long."
"My original thought was that if the City Lord was willing, we could join forces to wipe out Luo Mansion and eliminate the threat once and for all. Since the City Lord has no such intention, I've disturbed you. I'll take my leave."
"Wait." Zhao Ming called after them, sounding apologetic. "I'm sorry, everyone. Hongyue is impulsive by nature. Please forgive her if she offended you."
"Father!" Zhao Hongyue called out in displeasure.
Zhao Ming glared at her, and only then did she fall silent.
"Young brother, although cooperation is what you proposed, objectively speaking, it would greatly benefit Red Moon City."
Zhao Ming sighed. "Unfortunately, I have the will, but not the strength. Besides, there are many lives in the City Lord's Mansion, and I don't want them to risk their lives alongside me."
"If Red Moon City should one day become Luo Mansion's property, then as long as everyone can stay safe, I wouldn't mind giving up the position of City Lord..."
Zheng Shi'an looked at him with a rueful smile. "My Lord, you're kindhearted, but Luo Mansion may not think as you do. If the City Lord changes, the people who'll have a hard time are the residents of the city. I'm afraid your City Lord's Mansion..."
Bi Fan looked at Zhao Ming and said softly, "I understand the City Lord's concerns. Indeed, there's no need to resort to such an extreme measure before things reach a desperate point. I've troubled you today."
Zhao Ming