"That... Xu Fan, wait!"
Just as Xu Fan was about to walk out, Elder Lin finally couldn't hold back, speaking in a voice almost trembling, "I agree with you. I will apologize to Mr. Xia."
As the Third Elder of the Hidden chanism Pavilion, Elder Lin was not entirely foolish; his previous strong deanor was only to intimidate Xu Fan and achieve cooperation with Li Long.
When Elder Lin realized that Xu Fan seed difficult to deal with and everything was heading in an unknown direction, he finally relented, lowering his proud head.
Moreover, Xu Fan's attitude was extraordinarily firm—facing an Immortal Venerable without fear was one thing, but to decisively kill without hesitation was extre!
Although Elder Lin didn't want to admit it, just now, when Xu Fan was about to leave the room, Elder Lin's heart rapidly contracted, pounding... That was a fear he hadn't felt for many years!
Of course, Elder Lin wouldn't admit that he was fearful due to a re threat from a petty Lower Realm ant; he only wanted to avoid trouble and achieve cooperation between the Hidden chanism Pavilion and Li Long... Elder Lin comforted himself with these thoughts.
Xu Fan turned his head, looking at Elder Lin whose face was flushed red, with an ambiguous expression on his face.
The conveyed attitude was self-evident.
Weren't you going to apologize? I'm standing here to watch you apologize.
Elder Lin took a deep breath, his vicious face twitching slightly, forced out a smile, "Mr. Xia, earlier this Elder was sowhat emotional, hence my attitude was rude. Don't take it to heart, we hope you continue to contribute to the Hidden chanism Pavilion..."
Elder Lin symbolically cupped his hands towards Xia Hengzhou, yet his gaze remained fixed on Xu Fan.
The so-called apology was rely a formality, just to give Xu Fan so face, not to be taken seriously. How could a re steward deserve an Elder's apology?
As Elder Lin expected, Xia Hengzhou looked frightened, bending over repeatedly, appearing more like the party apologizing instead.
However, Elder Lin failed to notice the fleeting, deep glimr in Xia Hengzhou's eyes when he bent down.
For decades, Xia Hengzhou had worked tirelessly for the Hidden chanism Pavilion and already owed nothing more to it. Moreover, Xia Hengzhou was an ambitious person without emotional attachnt; how could he willingly submit to humiliation?
Smart people are often terrifying, especially a clever man who lost face in front of his daughter and son-in-law!
Once he seizes the opportunity, Xia Hengzhou will certainly repay the humiliation he suffered a hundredfold!
However, Xia Hengzhou is destined to be disappointed.
Because, in Xu Fan's mind, Elder Lin had already been sentenced to death!
Of course, Elder Lin was unaware that beneath the calm face of the youth before him lay a terrifying and dreadful murderous intent, as he opened his mouth laughing dryly, "That... Xu Fan, I have expressed my sincerity thoroughly, now, should we start discussing cooperation?"
At this mont, Elder Lin was sowhat regretting his descent to the Lower Realm for this action.
Initially, dealing with a brat from the Lower Realm seed like an easy task for Elder Lin, who never expected that a re Lower Realm ant would be this difficult?
Now, the situation was already a bow drawn and arrow on the string, unavoidable; he couldn't just apologize and then return to the Upper Realm embarrassed, as such a retreat would utterly ruin Elder Lin's reputation.
Although Elder Lin wasn't adept at speaking pleasantly, he still squeezed out a false and forced smile towards Xu Fan, "Xu Fan, it seems you have so misunderstanding about our Hidden chanism Pavilion. Of course, it's not your fault; certain things, two years ago, Mr. Xia might not have communicated clearly to you."
"Our Hidden chanism Pavilion has been established for thousands of years, with overwhelming strength; even if four Immortal Emperors ally, they are no match for us."
"These four Immortal Emperors are cunning and devious, a thousand years ago they ambushed Li Long, and now seeing our Hidden chanism Pavilion grow stronger, they wish to repeat their trick and ambush us. But our Hidden chanism Pavilion is well-prepared, even if four Immortal Emperors ally, they can only retreat under our powerful assault..."
This statent was, of course, nonsense.
Though Elder Lin wasn't a sage, he possessed his cunning wit.
Wasn't Xu Fan strong? Wasn't Li Long still lost in the strength of a thousand years ago, unable to break free?
If so, Li Long must not be very clear about the situation in the Upper Realm! As for Xu Fan, a re Lower Realm ant, it's impossible for him to be aware of the Upper Realm affairs.
Given this, Elder Lin distorted facts, digging a pit and waiting for Xu Fan and Li Long to jump in.
Li Long was ambushed a millennium ago; upon hearing the four Immortal Emperors' retreat, how could he refrain from acting? Xu Fan, a smug Lower Realm ant, unaware of the extent of his arrogance, upon hearing such news, couldn't hold back his excitent?
Once they're hooked, the Hidden chanism Pavilion can leverage Li Long's power against the four Immortal Emperors, allowing the Hidden chanism Pavilion to recuperate and reap the benefits.
Thinking of this, Elder Lin hardened his heart, gritting his teeth as if making so major decision, "Xu Fan, two years ago, I heard Li Long originally wished to cooperate with the Hidden chanism Pavilion, but set a condition, demanding all of our experts follow your commands on the battlefield."
"Our Hidden chanism Pavilion's higher-ups were all shocked upon hearing this, astonished by your charisma, proving heroes erge among the youth, urgently ordering Mr. Xia to agree to ally with Li Long to execute the four Immortal Emperors, yet it was delayed by Mr. Xia, thereby missing the opportunity."
"Li Long had a Blood Sea vendetta against the four Immortal Emperors, Xu Fan you are a youthful hero; how can you miss this wonderful opportunity to execute them? Hence, upon hearing of your presence, I hurried over..."
"Earlier, my disrespect towards you Xu Fan was solely to see if the so-called youthful hero lives up to his na! Now it seems, truly extraordinary..."
Negotiation is never the strong suit of this Third Elder of the Hidden chanism Pavilion, but distorting facts and manipulating are areas in which he's rather experienced.
With just a few words, the dire and worsening Hidden chanism Pavilion had turned into an entity chasing after the four Immortal Emperors, with the text suggesting the Immortal Emperors were already on the verge of collapse.
Thus, Elder Lin ca to the Lower Realm to offer Xu Fan a chance, and Li Long a chance; you, Xu Fan, obediently beco my tool, and it is your honor...
This is the general gist.
Elder Lin, babbling on, suddenly felt sothing amiss...
Having spoken so much, why... was Xu Fan not the least bit excited?
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