Hearing Jawbone's broken pleas for mercy, Su Yi smiled. "My friend, a bright future awaits you. Why so pessimistic and desperate?"
"Think about it. When have you ever worked with me without gaining something?"
"If you hadn't met me back then, you'd probably still be one of Crushed Stone's lackeys."
At those words, Jawbone's aggrieved expression suddenly froze.
Su Yi smiled and continued coaxing him. "Look, there was nothing wrong with the coordinates and information I gave you, was there?"
"And nobody else came to fight you for that precious star system."
"So why would you say I was bullying you?"
Jawbone blinked, then hurriedly climbed off the floor and composed himself.
"Fine, I admit that working with you these past few times did get me some benefits."
"But what did you drag me here for?!"
"I was just about to set sail. Don't tell me you're trying to coerce me again?"
Su Yi chuckled. "I never coerce my partners. I only bring them benefits and opportunities that help them grow."
After a pause, Su Yi added casually, "Besides, you're not worth coercing."
"If I wanted you dead, you'd already be dead."
"I could easily drag your adjutant here, make him my slave, and have him command the fleet you've prepared for him."
"I imagine he'd be delighted."
!!!!
Jawbone's eyes widened, his breath catching.
He nervously looked around the sacred, magnificent Molten Fire Temple and swallowed.
Then he forced himself to sound composed. "Let me tell you! I, Jawbone, will never become anyone's slave!"
"I will only ever be my own master!"
Su Yi chuckled. "Of course, my dear Jawbone."
"That's precisely why I appreciate you. I have no shortage of servants."
"What I lack now are sufficiently powerful partners with plans and ambitions of their own."
He would