Qin Wangyan's words instantly enraged Sakura Special Zone's entire upper echelon. Aside from a few domain-level powerhouses who prided themselves on their status, everyone else glared at Qin Wangyan with fury written across their faces.
"District Chief Qin, do you know what you're saying?!"
Abe Jiro suppressed his anger and spoke word by word. Although Sakura Special Zone was far weaker than Dragon Glory Special District, how could he possibly tolerate Qin Wangyan looking down on them so openly?
"Isn't that the truth? To put it bluntly, there's nothing in Sakura Special Zone worth coveting. Your tiny patch of land isn't even as large as a single province in Dragon Glory. Even if you gave it to us for free, we'd still have to think twice. Understand?"
Qin Wangyan had shed his former gentle demeanor. His gaze was incomparably sharp, like drawn swords. Among the Federation's eight districts, the one Dragon Glory Special District found most repulsive was undoubtedly Sakura Special Zone. Some hatred was carved into one's bones. If not for the greater good, the looming enemy of magical beasts, and Dragon Glory's principle of not provoking others unless provoked first, Qin Wangyan would have long since sent troops to wipe out Sakura Special Zone.
"You...!"
Abe Jiro shot to his feet, gasping heavily as he stared fixedly at Qin Wangyan's aged yet imposing face. He had never expected Qin Wangyan to be so utterly disrespectful, daring to openly belittle Sakura Special Zone here.
"District Chief Qin, this is Sakura Special Zone, not your Dragon Glory!"
Abe Jiro spoke through gritted teeth, the aura around him already beginning to stir.
"So what?"
Qin Wangyan sneered and stared back without giving an inch. He held all the cards, so naturally he had no intention of indulging Abe Jiro. For a