After Hai Qianmo gave his confident assurance,
Hermoz was reassured and shared his thoughts.
"I may not have gathered all that much information on Lin Heng.
"But I've spent so many years in the Four Seas and Eight Wastelands.
"I can say I know more about the experts of the four sea regions than anyone else.
"Since you can afford the price, my lord,
"I can guarantee that, within three days,
"I can make all the lords of the four sea regions obey the Ancient Clan's orders.
"That will leave Lin Heng and his Heavenly Star Sea Region utterly isolated and without support."
At the sight of Hermoz's confidence, a glimmer finally lit up Hai Qianmo's eyes.
Half a day later!
Hermoz finished his conversation with Hai Qianmo.
Soon after, he was seen leaving the palace alone.
His face was wreathed in smiles.
Clearly, he had gotten what he wanted from Hai Qianmo.
But when he recalled Hai Qianmo's parting words,
Hermoz couldn't help feeling the hair stand on end.
"Lord Hermoz, I've given you everything you asked for.
"Naturally, I hope you'll keep your promise.
"The Ancient Clan is naturally generous to its friends.
"But if someone deceives us,
"Then they will no longer be a friend of the Ancient Clan."
Hai Qianmo's tone had been perfectly calm when he said those words.
Yet Hermoz could sense the chilling killing intent in them.
He had no doubt whatsoever that Hai Qianmo meant what he said.
Hermoz understood what awaited him if he failed to handle this matter properly.
The Ancient Clan's vast wealth was matched by its strength.
If he took their money and tried to leave the job undone,
The Ancient Clan would think nothing of dealing with a mere lord of one sea in the Four