"Alliance? What are the terms?"
"There are no specific terms, just mutual understanding without hostility. If you need help and it's not a big problem, our Federation Bureau can assist. Conversely, if we need your help in the future, we hope you'll lend a hand."
Ah, straightforward, right to the point.
It's just like buying a car at a dealership, you don't slowly negotiate; you make the salesperson realize they risk losing a custor unless they offer the bottom price, similar to how the Federation Bureau is showing their last card to Xiaofan.
A fair trade between us, with no one taking advantage of the other.
Being able to do this gives Black Mantis quite a reputation.
But Xiaofan isn't too excited about such an alliance; M Country's reputation isn't great, how often have they reversed on their promises for profit?
Even if we form an alliance today, when a matter of interest requires your help, they will cozy up to you, yet if you ever threaten their interests, they won't hesitate to abandon you.
"There are no compulsory clauses, right?" Xiaofan asked one last ti.
"Absolutely not."
"Well, that's fine then; after all, more friends an more paths. Holding onto the Federation Bureau's bigwig is good." Xiaofan's words carried a trace of sarcasm.
"So, you agree then."
"I have no reason not to agree. But can a single conversation truly establish our relationship as allies?"
"No, no, no, I've already prepared sothing to show our sincerity. This is your official investigator ID at the Federation Bureau, aning you will be part of the Bureau. However, no one has the authority to order you to do anything; we may ask for small favors when needed, that's all."
Looking at the docunt Rosen placed in front of him, Xiaofan smiled bitterly, surprised at how much setup there was. The final move of presenting this docunt was a direct slap in the face. These folks are genuinely cunning, employing subtle tactics to win people over?
Yet, these tactics might work on people like Koff; but against Xiaofan, they're utterly ineffective.
"Since I'm part of the Federation Bureau, can I use my identity and password to access the information within the Bureau anyti?"
"Uh, well…"
Xiaofan's question caught the opponent off guard. The Federation Bureau has myriad important docunts; how could they be casually shared with a Huaxia agent?
"Right, so confidential docunts are off-limits, I hope you understand, but we can share other intelligence work."
Alright, take what's available and stop; asking for more would be greedy.
The other party has already made considerable concessions, a rare occurrence. Xiaofan only represents himself; if anything, he is associated with the counterassassination project and Yanhuang Soul, utterly unrelated to Huaxia. Essentially, M Country wants to avoid being enemies with Black Mantis, whose capabilities threaten their higher-ups. If they can't kill him, they seek alliance.
Purely straightforward interests, and the Federation Bureau handles it well.
"Then, let's have a pleasant cooperation."
"Pleasant cooperation indeed."
Smiling, Xiaofan shook hands with the opponent, concluding the conversation successfully. The mutual consensus was reached smoothly, and Xiaofan even earned the title of a Federation Bureau investigator.
This identity in M Country allows walking sideways.
However, to Xiaofan, this identity is sowhat dispensable.
After shaking hands, Xiaofan and the Wolf King left first, while the Seal Team mbers knocked unconscious were left for their team to handle.
This essentially hinted to the opponent that Black Mantis isn't a lone figure but a team, a collective. Even using M Country's elite ans nothing before Black Mantis. If they wanted to topple you, it would be effortless.
Taking out Thunder Fla's higher-ups, claiming first place in the assassin tournant, bringing Han, Shen Zuimo, and Leng Yue within the top four, rescuing Aili silently within Cross Society, and then killing Koff under their guard.
All these feats elevated the Black Mantis na to the world's peak.
Now, teaming up with Lone Wolf to execute the counterassassination order, even the Federation Bureau, wary of Xiaofan's power, seeks alliance.
Well then, Assassin Order, what tactics do you have left to employ? Do you dare summon global assassins to target those on your list?
"Once the passport is ready, Han, you and Leng Yue return to Los Angeles first; Zuimo and I will head back from Houston in the afternoon."
"Why?"
Upon returning to Lone Wolf, Xiaofan began mapping the route for returning to the holand.
After all, the counterassassination project can be entrusted to the Wolf King to handle. Xiaofan is the planner, once again taking a hands-off approach.
However, hearing Xiaofan suggest that she and Han Shengjun return first disgruntled Leng Yue imdiately.
Not due to anything else, but simply unwilling to separate, not even for a split second.
"Although the Federation Bureau expressed goodwill, it can't be ruled out that they're doing so to dull my edge, making careless, while now they should be monitoring Lone Wolf's every move. Should they wish to act on the plane, I'd be helpless. After all, I don't fly," Xiaofan smiled gently.
"How about this, let and Han Shengjun be one group returning, and you and Leng Yue another," Shen Zuimo, understanding Leng Yue's sentints, imdiately proposed a concession.
"No, there's no need; I'll just wait for you." Leng Yue also grasped Xiaofan's aning.
Cautious as ever, Xiaofan ensures every move is free from danger.
If they knew his schedule and tampered with the plane, in case of an incident mid-air, there'd be nowhere to escape.
"Don't worry, Ruyu is in Huaxia, you can go find her and chat; wait for to return," Xiaofan said tenderly to Leng Yue.
"Okay." Leng Yue nodded, not thrilled but reluctantly accepting the temporary separation.
'Ring, ring, ring.'
"Li Kuo's call, likely Federation Bureau's intelligence; alright, you go on ahead for lunch; I'll co down after the call."
"Alright."
"Hey, Kuo."
Upon Xiaofan answering the call, the other three gradually descended the staircase.
"Wow, you're impressive, huh? Your account and password really grant access to the Federation Bureau's system, sharing so intelligence — though ordinary, many pieces are unavailable to Yanhuang Soul, remarkable, truly remarkable."
"Hmm, it seems they didn't give a fake." Xiaofan smiled slightly.
"Hey, when are you coming back?"
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