Kazilan's shock reflected directly in her pupils, to the point that her entire stiff face slowly twisted, even warping into a strange smile.
"Li Ziran, you?" Kazilan seemed to be asking, yet it sounded more like the buzzing of countless fleas.
"It's me, Miss Kazilan. I think you need some help!" Li Ziran's voice was much simpler. More precisely, he seemed more like a gentleman now.
"Help? You?" Kazilan found it hard to believe that Li Ziran dared speak to her like this, and she liked that tone even less. In her eyes, he was merely prey, a sumptuous meal, a pet dog that only knew how to run away. Yet now this prey wanted to share a feast with her.
Who had given him the nerve?
This was not merely laughable; it was more like mockery directed at her.
"Yes. I think we understand each other well enough that we can join hands. I can see that you're short on funds right now, and I happen to have what you need."
"And what do you want?" Kazilan cut Li Ziran off directly, asking with a smile, "A portion of the Continental Core's usage rights? Or should I cut off a piece of the continent for you? You'll become my ally, and together we can enjoy this precious Continental Core?"
Li Ziran could hear the interrogation in her tone, even the disgust beneath it, but he still nodded. This was exactly what he wanted. "You will still hold complete control. I only want a tiny amount of resources. To you, that's nothing more than the most insignificant scrap. I don't think it will hinder your interests. This is a win-win."
"How much do you have? One million? Two million? Or just that silver tongue of yours?" Kazilan asked coldly.
"Six