After settling the World Salvation Church's affairs, Qin Siyang, Li Tianming, and Qian Wendao discussed the situation together.
They decided not to reveal that they knew Xiao Zhigang wanted to harm Qin Siyang.
They had no way to counter Xiao Zhigang or threaten him at the moment.
Xiao Zhigang was the Minister of Education. Assassinating him would be next to impossible.
Besides, they had already kicked Xiao Zhigang out of the Crimson Crystal negotiations, leaving them with no way to keep him in check.
Given that Xiao Zhigang had already made a move before, they were even more worried that, cornered and enraged, he might lash out and kill Qin Siyang.
Qin Siyang sought out the Yellow-Robed Guardian, Zhang Yingrui, and told him to keep this secret. He was not to tell Xiao Zhigang that they already knew about it.
Otherwise, Qin Siyang would not share the Crimson Crystal contract with Zhang Yingrui.
Zhang Yingrui had some personal ties with Xiao Zhigang, but he had no choice but to agree.
When a Crimson Crystal was at stake, never mind a little personal friendship-even brothers, fathers, and sons would have to take a back seat.
"Mr. Qin, although I've agreed to this, there's something I need to make clear. If Xiao Zhigang decides to dig into this matter, I doubt I can keep it from him. You can't take your anger out on me if that happens."
"Don't worry, Guardian Zhang. As long as you honor our agreement, I won't give you any trouble. Who wants another enemy for no reason?"
"Besides, this happened a long time ago. Xiao Zhigang is unlikely to suddenly dredge it up and ask too many questions. After all, his faulty information cost you two of your top men."
Zhang Yingrui stared at Qin Siyang for