Then Lin Qi coughed violently several more times, coughing up blood without end and nearly passing out on several occasions. Karhan hurriedly fed Lin Qi several life-saving pills that the Hyena Merchant Association had acquired at great expense. Only then did a trace of color return to Lin Qi's face.
"All right, Mr. Karhan. As you can see, in my current condition, I can no longer continue presiding over the Longshan Family's various affairs. For the foreseeable future, if you have any needs, please contact His Majesty and the Prime Minister directly. Especially our young Prime Minister—though he is young, he is an elite talent secretly cultivated by the Longshan Family!"
Karhan looked at the weakly breathing Lin Qi and slowly nodded. He could see that Lin Qi, in this state, could no longer spare the energy to handle so many matters. At the same time, he gained a new understanding of Yun's role as Prime Minister of the Dragon Mountain Empire. This Prime Minister was actually one of the Longshan Family's secretly cultivated insiders. No wonder he had been able to sit upon the throne of Imperial Prime Minister at such a young age.
Even more astonishing was how ruthless and decisive this young Prime Minister's methods were. The moment he made his move, he had pressured those small empires and kingdoms in the southwestern corner of the continent until they could barely breathe. It looked as if that vast stretch of land would soon become the Dragon Mountain Empire's backyard.
"Take good care of yourself. I greatly look forward to the day of your recovery!" Karhan let out a heavy sigh, then gave Lin Qi a deep bow before turning and leaving Lin Qi's office.
Lin Qi gave Karhan a long look, then shook a bronze bell on