Julian usually didn't do much.
But when he did, he still had the decisive, no-nonsense style he'd shown back in the day.
As soon as he realized Bai Fu's intelligence might help him rise through the ranks, he immediately adopted the most professional attitude—
A warm demeanor, precise wording, expert knowledge, and an unwavering stance when it came to protecting the Empire's interests.
"If the intelligence you've provided is accurate, you'll earn the Empire's friendship. The Empire has never mistreated its friends, but..."
As everyone knew, what came after "but" was the important part.
When it came to rewards, Julian went on at great length with a flood of empty pleasantries.
Unfortunately, this time he was dealing with Bai Fu. She might not be very good at negotiating, but she had a game interface to help her.
To Bai Fu, none of Julian's words mattered. What mattered was the reward listed in the quest that triggered afterward, and how much reputation and Contribution Points she could earn with the Empire faction through this cooperation.
Those were the things she could really count on!
Facing Bai Fu, who wasn't buying any of his usual tricks, Julian felt his scalp go numb.
He'd run into a real pro!
"I'll submit your request to [Glorious]."
Glorious was the central core artificial intelligence of the Rebirth Empire. It helped almost every imperial official, from the emperor to local administrators, handle their duties.
Julian was a little dejected.
Oh well. Even if he hadn't gotten to show off his negotiating skills in this conversation, as long as Bai Fu's intelligence proved accurate, he'd still earn major credit afterward as her point of contact.
After all, this was the Ten Saints Association. Others might not know where its saints had come from, but after more than