Besides...
When Xiao Zhigang had targeted him, he hadn't obtained the Crimson Crystal yet.
In other words, Xiao Zhigang had been after the Vine Heart.
Before he had even heard of Xiao Zhigang, this Minister of Education had already been plotting against him?!
Both Qin Siyang and Li Tianming realized it.
Xiao Zhigang had harbored malicious intentions for a long time. They had to keep their guard firmly up against him.
"That's all I have to say. I've told you everything I know. Could you give me a chance at a share of the Crimson Crystal, too?"
Qin Siyang chuckled. "Guardian Zhang, you failed to harm me, and now you want a share of my gains? How does that make any sense?"
"Then what do you want?"
"You need to show some sincerity, at least. Old Li, you can discuss the rest with Guardian Zhang. See what you need and have him sponsor you."
"Little Qin, you don't want anything yourself?"
"I have enough God-Hunting Artifacts for now, and I'm not in the spotlight. There's nothing I want. You, on the other hand, have the Crimson Crystal contract hanging over your head. You might need something to protect yourself."
"All right, then I won't hold back."
Li Tianming gave a meaningful smile that sent a chill through Zhang Yingrui.
"All right, let's discuss our business in private and let Little Qin talk to your Holy Son."
With that, Li Tianming and Zhang Yingrui left the office.
A little while later, Qian Wendao and Hu Chan walked in.
Watching the seamless coordination of Li Tianming's exit and Qian Wendao's entrance, Qin Siyang couldn't help smiling faintly.
"Holy Son, what did you want to discuss?"
"Naturally, the matter of my sending people to kill you."
Xiao Zhigang had only ordered people to