To a clan like the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, whose legacy stretched back thousands of years to ancient times, so-called hatred and conflict merely meant that the benefits on offer were insufficient.
Once the benefits were sufficient and a suitable pretext was provided, as long as Xiao Fan could demonstrate his worth, they could easily pretend that everything before had never happened.
And now, judging by the strength and talent Xiao Fan had displayed, the Masked Young Man was clearly tempted.
The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan member who had died earlier had merely been one of his subordinates within the clan, while the Wind Lightning Pavilion disciples held no value whatsoever to him. Thus, he felt perfectly justified in extending an olive branch to Xiao Fan.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself."
Watching the silent Xiao Fan, the Masked Young Man assumed he was weighing the offer. A trace of contempt flashed through his eyes as he continued speaking.
"I am Yao Ming of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. My grandfather is the commander of our clan's Punishment Squad-a genuine Dou Sheng Expert!"
In his view, given his status and the Dou Sheng Expert backing him, Xiao Fan would naturally not refuse if he knew what was good for him.
"Hm?!"
Sure enough, after announcing his identity, Yao Ming saw a sudden gleam appear in Xiao Fan's previously still eyes. Pride welled up in his heart at Xiao Fan's apparent good sense.
This was the source of his confidence. Not only did he have a Dou Sheng Expert backing him, but his grandfather was also the commander of the Punishment Squad. Even the few prodigies within the clan whose bloodlines were purer than his dared not offend him too severely.
Behind Yao Ming, Thunder Venerable listened to his attempts to