Within the main chamber of the Shadow Veil Clan's territory, Clan Leader Wei Fang stared speechless at the glowing words of Lin Mo projected on his Viewing Jade.
Around him, the clan's highest-ranking elders, including the fierce Elder Ji and Elder Chen, held their breath as they waited for the clan head to gather himself and relay the Shopkeeper's reply.
They knew their entry into the alliance was all because of Lin Mo's intervention. And now, they had proposed a high price for the services of their Shadow Scythe, a price they thought was bold. But instead of getting offended, what they got in return was something they hadn't even dared to imagine.
"An... 'Official Security & Intelligence Partner'?" Elder Ji finally whispered as he was unable to contain his shock. "What does that even mean?"
