"Since you're a young master of the Ji Family, I could inform the Great Island Master for you."
Tao Tao took an unobtrusive step back.
Otherwise, if Ji Min brushed that thing against her leg, deliberately or not, who could stand it?
She had meant to tease Xiao Gang and intimidate these strangers in passing, only to end up being teased by Ji Min instead.
"Stay on the boat for now, and don't wander around. Plenty of people on the island want you dead."
When she turned to business, Tao Tao had something of Xiao Yuan's air, like a formidable businesswoman.
"Rather than the Great Island Master's position, I'd like to know yours."
Ji Min gave a light cough, pressed down his erection with one hand, and spoke with feigned seriousness.
Since Gu Feng had advised them to start with Tao Tao, that proved she leaned toward the Dragon Kingdom, or at least... didn't dislike it.
"I... I'm just a weak woman. My position doesn't matter. If you can persuade my brother, then we'll cooperate."
Tao Tao smiled sweetly, refusing to take the bait.
They were all shrewd operators. How could she let Ji Min fish information out of her?
Then her gaze shifted to Little White Tiger, Old Ninth, and Thirteen.
Those three didn't carry themselves like underlings.
Little White Tiger in particular, who bore the Human Emperor Seal, naturally possessed an air that commanded the submission of all living things.
"And you three are?"
"Hired guns." Little White Tiger rose calmly and patted the water off himself, answering without a smile, "We're the hired guns Young Master Ji brought in."
"The Four Villains of Xiang Prefecture. I'm Beast." Old Ninth stood and cupped his fist. "Greetings, Third Island Master."
"I'm... Jianren." Thirteen cleared his throat and introduced himself.