“What kinda pissed off crap are you saying!” He Yong laughed. “Ole Hong, do you have a grudge against Hong Yitang to suddenly target him in the last battle? Do you think he killed the General of Northern Pacification and is sitting by to watch the northern territory descend into chaos? Did you slap his face because you feel that he’s the reason why the people can’t live in peace?”9

“I don’t, and you’re the one who punched him!”0

“I don’t care,” He Yong laughed. “He’s ugly when he smiles and I only punched him gently. You’ve always kept yourself removed and indifferent about the situation. It’s quite something for you to go all out and pit yourself against him!”1

“What are you trying to say?” Hong Yitang didn’t want to waste further time talking to the man.1

“Not much,” He Yong responded. “I just want to pay back my debt. Don’t I owe you three thousand mysterious power stones? I won’t be able to pay them back quickly, so why don’t we cut a deal? I’ll have the royal family bequeath you a minor title and a small fiefdom. You can be your own boss and won’t have to...1