Lin Lei frowned, his expression shifting uncertainly as he clearly weighed his options.
Given his current strength and status, he had little room to bargain with Lin Chuan.
Although Lin Chuan had agreed to cooperate, he had also said that he would only act to destroy Brightford City if necessary. In other words, Brightford City's ultimate fate rested entirely on Chen Jue's decision. Lin Lei's role in it was negligible; Lin Chuan would not destroy an entire city for his sake.
But if he became Lin Chuan's subordinate, he would lose his freedom. In return, the destruction of Brightford City would be guaranteed—at the very least, he could make it a condition.
After weighing the matter again and again, Lin Lei finally asked, "If I become your subordinate, will you definitely help me destroy Brightford City?"
"That depends on whether you have enough value," Lin Chuan said with a smile.
"Then I also want to know whether you have the strength to destroy Brightford City!" Lin Lei asked solemnly.
Although the three before him appeared quite powerful, destroying a third-tier city seemed far beyond them. This was not Brightford City—there were many powerful cultivators there.
Moreover, even among Great Ascension cultivators, the gap in strength could be enormous. Take Lin Mo, for example. He was also at Great Ascension Great Perfection, yet he was far stronger than Guo Feng. The two were separated by an entire level.
"Interesting. You actually dared to bargain with us." Three-colored lightning flickered in Qin Lang's eyes, and the terror of that instant made Lin Lei's entire body tremble.
But Lin Lei quickly regained his composure and said, "A fine bird chooses the right tree to roost in; a worthy minister chooses the right master to serve!"
Looking at Lin Lei before him, Lin Chuan