All Yue Xiaofei had to do was say yes.
He would instantly go from an outsider with no backing to an honored guest of the Cloud Family, with the endless resources and connections of this elite clan behind him!
Then, never mind Cao Xuanye-even the entire Cao Family would have to weigh the consequences of an all-out war with the Cloud Family before making another move against him!
What an enormous temptation!
Xu Yiming watched Yue Xiaofei nervously. He felt that this time, Yue Xiaofei would surely accept.
After all, this was completely different from Cao Xuanye's insincere offer of friendship.
This was a genuine alliance of mutual interests!
Yet Yue Xiaofei's expression remained as calm and unruffled as ever.
He looked at Yun Nongyue and asked evenly, "What are the conditions?"
He had never believed there was such a thing as a free lunch.
Especially when it came to the "goodwill" of these elite clans.
Yun Nongyue seemed to have expected the question. A flicker of approval crossed her cool eyes.
Talking to someone smart saved so much effort.
"The conditions are simple."
Yun Nongyue held up a slender, jade-like finger.
"First, in any future conflict between the Cloud Family and the Cao Family, I need you to stand with the Cloud Family, Mr. Yue."
She paused, then raised a second finger.
"Second, the Cloud Family has many cutting-edge technology projects involving national security. Foreign forces often covet them and try to sabotage them. I need you to step in and protect them when necessary."
"Of course, we won't ask you to act for nothing. Each time, the Cloud Family will pay you a fee you're satisfied with."
She looked at Yue Xiaofei and stated her final, most crucial point.
"To put it plainly, the Cloud Family needs a