Not only because of the resources, but also because of the classified project. That project required far too many resources and absolutely could not be delayed.
Thinking this, he immediately contacted Yu Mu. "King Ye is about to emerge from seclusion. If this matter isn't resolved, I'll be in trouble, and you'll be in even worse shape. This whole mess started because of your stupidity."
Yu Mu ended the call, his gaze flickering. The situation was tense. Three Leaf Clover Company wasn't afraid of the Eastern Frontier Alliance, but the losses were too great for him to bear. The Eastern Frontier Alliance had prepared far too thoroughly, completely beyond his expectations.
Helplessly, Yu Mu contacted Lu Yin in the end.
Lu Yin was already very close to the Hui Liu Realm. He had left the matter of confronting Three Leaf Clover Company to Qiong Xi'er and truly hadn't interfered. It wouldn't escalate too far anyway. Three Leaf Clover Company knew his foundations and couldn't possibly let things develop into a war. What mattered now was who would compromise first—who would be unable to hold out.
His Personal terminal chimed softly. Lu Yin glanced at it, the corners of his mouth curving up, and answered. "Speak."
Yu Mu's voice came through. "Alliance Leader Lu, I was in the wrong regarding Councilor Cong Ying. I can offer compensation."
Lu Yin found it amusing. "The Glory Hall's one of the Nine Councilors specifically targeted my Eastern Frontier Alliance. Compensation? Can you afford it?"
Yu Mu clenched his fist. "Alliance Leader Lu has already made it impossible for Three Leaf Clover Company to gain a foothold in Boundary Mountain, causing extremely serious damage to Three Leaf Clover Company. Does Alliance Leader Lu truly intend to become enemies with Three Leaf Clover Company?"
"Are you