After Hermoz accepted the storage ring Hai Qianmo had brought him,
he swept it with his soul power, and the hand holding it immediately began to tremble.
Good heavens.
The Ancient Clan had only given them a little warning, yet the change was this great?
Hermoz's rapid breathing betrayed the turmoil in his heart.
Even with his temperament, he could not maintain a calm facade.
It was clear that the things Hai Qianmo had given him were extraordinary.
Before Hermoz had recovered from the Ancient Clan's extravagant gesture,
Hai Qianmo took out a jade slip and said to Hermoz with a smile,
"That was an apology to you, Lord."
"Now it's time to discuss the real business."
Hermoz's eyes locked firmly on the jade slip in Hai Qianmo's hand.
The gifts offered as an apology had already left him unable to contain himself.
Now that they were discussing real business, wouldn't what the Ancient Clan offered be so good it would soar straight into the heavens?
Hermoz put away the storage ring and narrowed his eyes at Hai Qianmo.
"May I ask what business you mean, sir...?"
Hai Qianmo shook his head at that.
"You're a clever man, Lord."
"You should understand what I mean."
As Hai Qianmo spoke, he set down the jade slip in his hand.
It looked like a mere casual gesture.
Hermoz understood that the other man was reproaching him for his lack of sincerity.
And that was indeed the case.
Hai Qianmo had already shown his sincerity since entering the hall.
Yet now that Hai Qianmo had brought up the real business, Hermoz was playing dumb.
No wonder Hai Qianmo was displeased.
From his seemingly casual gesture just now, Hermoz understood.
It was a warning from Hai Qianmo.
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