No matter how inadequate Xuan Tian was, at the very least, he now qualified to cooperate with him. At the very least, Xuan Tian could truly fulfill the demands he made.
And Xuan Yong? He was merely a prisoner in his hands. How could someone like that be worthy of discussing cooperation with him?
"Release me. As long as you release me, give me one day—just one day—and I can gather everything you want, and even more."
"Believe me. I have that ability."
Xuan Yong begged bitterly. Ever since overhearing the conversation between Ye Lin and Xuan Tian, a chill had run through him.
He had spent the longest time with Xuan Tian and knew that fellow's character all too well: dark and cunning, never stopping until he achieved his goal, willing to do anything for his purposes.
If such a person became the chieftain of the Profound Origin Scorpion Clan, then the entire Profound Origin Scorpion Clan would be completely finished.
What was more, these two were plotting not only against him, but against his elder brother as well. His elder brother was young and had always treated him very well. He did not want to see his brother plotted against and killed by the two of them.
The only thing he could rely on now was this skin of his, this identity of his, and the bloodline flowing through his veins.
"You're making things sound far too simple. I can use you to restrain Xuan Tian, but I can't use Xuan Tian to restrain you. If I release you and you go back on your word halfway through, I won't even have a place to cry."
"There's no need to discuss this further. Cherish the time you have left."
After saying that, Ye Lin gave Xuan Yong no