"What are you thinking? What do you mean, 'What am I thinking'?"
Lin Feng asked back, his expressionless face calm.
He's playing dumb! Lin Feng feigned ignorance, a cold sneer in his heart.
Joseph tilted his head, sizing Lin Feng up, unsure if he was truly oblivious or just pretending, unable to grasp the meaning behind his words.
"Since Lord Shanhai doesn't seem to understand, I'll be direct."
"I told you, I can help Lord Shanhai deal with the Seventh Faction. After all, anyone who dares to use our Third Faction as a pawn, regardless of their reasons, cannot be forgiven!"
"And as the basis of our cooperation, I believe we need something like a contract!"
"This contract, let's write it with Diona's blood. What do you think, Your Excellency?" Joseph said with a smile, but his words were chilling.
The mask was off, and one of Joseph's main objectives today was to kill Diona.
Seeing this, the two brothers immediately chimed in.
"That's right, Lord Shanhai! Diona was the spark used to ignite the powder keg. I believe she cannot be allowed to live."
"Moreover, her parents once stole from us. Their death was their own doing. And Diona has been retaliating against us in secret all these years."
Diona retaliating in secret? Regardless of whether it was true or not, Aiven and Devont were spewing accusations, playing the victim.
Diona had been trembling, but upon hearing this, she suddenly became furious, her anger even surpassing her fear.
She looked up, her eyes filled with rage meeting Devont and Aiven.
"Shameless! What do you mean my parents stole from you?!"
"It was you! You silenced them to get that item!"
Diona exploded, but the next second, a pair of icy eyes swept over her. Diona's eyes widened, and she instantly fell silent.
She felt her neck tightening, making it impossible to speak, almost suffocating her!
Joseph's smile remained, but his eyes held a killing intent.
"Do you have the right to speak here?"
A mere black robe, if not for being by Shanhai's side, she wouldn't even have the资格 to step into Joseph's hotel, let alone die on the way!
Diona felt her vision darkening, as if subjected to an invisible attack.
The strength of the leader of the First Sequence was beyond her comprehension.
Her heart filled with bitterness.
Over the years, Diona had searched for countless methods, yet none were enough to deal with such a colossal power!
Now, she could only place her hope in Shanhai by her side, hoping he hadn't lied to her!
Would Lin Feng lie to Diona? Of course not.
For the plan tonight, Lin Feng certainly wouldn't let Diona die.
*Snap!*
With a snap of his fingers, a bio-field enveloped Diona!
The discomfort on her body quickly receded, and the invisible hand at her throat disappeared, replaced by a sense of warmth.
Diona clutched her throat, gasping for air.
She had narrowly escaped death!
Thank goodness Shanhai had intervened!
Joseph frowned, his gaze shifting to Lin Feng.
"Lord Shanhai, what is the meaning of this?"
Lin Feng didn't answer. Instead, he spoke to himself, "Let me clarify for you. Is this what you mean?"
"The Seventh Faction wants to deal with me, then they used Diona's situation to provoke conflict between you and me, and then used a borrowed knife to kill."
"And you want to help me deal with the Seventh Faction, but you need Diona's life?"
"I can't make sense of this! Why do you want my little kitty's life?" Lin Feng feigned confusion, placing his hand on Diona's ear, acting with great affection.
Joseph was silent for a moment, finding Shanhai's train of thought to be somewhat abnormal.
"As I said before, Lord Shanhai."
"Diona has been carrying out retaliatory actions against us all these years!"
"Diona's continued existence is a constant threat to us."
"If Lord Shanhai likes this kind of demi-human, I can find some for you."
"As for Diona, leave her to us."
"Isn't the goodwill between our two factions worth more than the life of a small kitty?"
Joseph's smile remained, his words sounding conciliatory, but his meaning was clear.
Hand over Diona's life, and we'll deal with the Seventh Faction together.
Lin Feng's expression turned solemn.
"So, I must hand over Diona?!"
"Precisely. Diona is the foundation of our cooperation."
"She's just a subordinate with slightly outstanding abilities. Believe me, in a week, I will find you someone prettier than her!"
"She's just a demi-human, not worth Lord Shanhai overthinking. Am I right?"
Lin Feng feigned a hint of temptation, stroking a cat's ear.
"Really prettier?"
"Of course, I guarantee it!"
Joseph's smile was brilliant, and he secretly thought it was working.
As expected, this Shanhai has some peculiar preferences.
If given someone prettier, who would care about this one?
In Joseph's eyes, Diona was already a dead person.
How should he torment her? Killing her directly would be too easy…
"If that's the case! I think Lord Joseph is absolutely right!" Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then slammed the table.
The three brothers raised their eyebrows, thinking the deal was struck?
"Lord Joseph is absolutely right, I really don't need to overthink it."
"My answer is, I refuse!" Lin Feng uttered the two words resolutely.
Joseph, who was about to utter some pleasantries, froze with a smile.
Did he hear that correctly? Shanhai… refused?
"Excuse me, Lord Shanhai, I didn't hear you clearly. Did you say… refuse to hand her over?" Joseph stopped smiling, narrowing his eyes.
"Yep! Not handing her over. I still like this kitty~" Lin Feng replied with a serious expression.
"How can other kitties compare to her? Look at her dramatic and tortuous story!"
"And she carries a deep-seated hatred. I really want to see the day when this kitty achieves her revenge! How could I hand her over to you? Don't you think so, Joseph!"
Lin Feng's playful smile ignited Joseph's rage.
Suppressing his anger, Joseph said in a deep voice, "Are you playing with me, Shanhai!"
Witnessing Diona achieve her revenge? This was clearly provocation!
Oh, look at that, you're not even calling me "Your Excellency" anymore. Such little tolerance?
Lin Feng found it amusing. He had enraged this guy in just a few words. I haven't even said the more provocative things yet!
Joseph stood up, his eyes gradually turning cold.
"If Your Excellency refuses to hand over Diona, do you know the severity of the consequences?"
"At that time, you will face not only the Seventh Faction but also the Third Faction!"
"For now, I can assume Lord Shanhai misspoke."
"Hand over Diona, and we will deal with the Seventh Faction together!"