Old White Ape remained bent at the waist, never once intending to raise his head, as a sign of respect.
Before leaving, Ji Hong glanced at Old White Ape.
Then he looked at the fire fox beside him, utterly at ease, eyes slightly narrowed, as though his mind were wandering and none of this concerned him. A faint smile suddenly touched Ji Hong's lips.
This matter...
Had gotten interesting.
He hadn't expected Black Flood Dragon to have this kind of brain.
He had openly planted a spy beside Old White Ape.
And at no cost.
If they colluded, that meant Old White Ape himself was dishonest and would behave the same with or without the fire fox.
But if the fire fox had even a little ambition, Old White Ape would have a hard time.
In short...
It was a business venture requiring no capital.
There was no way to lose.
And judging by the fire fox's demeanor, he probably wasn't easy to deal with either.
This time...
It was Old White Ape's turn to have a headache.
With a soft chuckle, Ji Hong shook his head, turned, and left.
"In the days ahead..."
"We'll have to... work together in good faith."
After everyone left, Old White Ape slowly raised his head, turned around, and spoke with a warm smile to the fire fox standing beside him.
His tone was exceptionally sincere.
He looked thoroughly affable and magnanimous.
He was everything a capable leader ought to be.
Of course, there was also a faint air of authority about him.
But throughout it all, he showed none of the swagger of someone who had just advanced after being stuck at a bottleneck for years.
"Oh, I wouldn't dare."
"My Fire Fox Clan will certainly give you our full support."
"We'll assist