“First, let me assure you with my life’s honor that the Zhang family won’t pursue this matter. Everything will end here.” This was the first term Zhang Xuance was bringing forth.

Qianye didn’t say anything and merely looked on with a strange smile.

Zhang Xuance’s livid expression went from red to white, white to blue. Finally, he cleared his throat and said, “That… we can also ignore the death of City Lord Luo.”

Qianye said indifferently, “Zhang Buzhou had a hand in Luo Bingfeng’s death. He should be thanking me instead.”

“Sire Qianye, you can’t put it that way…”

Qianye cut him short. “Are there any other terms?”

Zhang Xuance was shaken. He immediately forgot about the argument he was about to utter and said in a loud voice, “Of course! There’s a lot we can discuss!”

This time, Zhang Xuance began listing real offers. There was land, rare resources, and even a major mercenary corps. If he hadn’t said it, no one would’ve thought the owner behind the corps was Zhang Buzhou.

Qianye was rather patient, even when the young man—perhaps...