Chapter 403: A Life in Peril, Help Arrives

After only a few words of conversation, Xiao Yuanhong knew the intelligence he had received was correct. This kid, Qin Xiao, was not being honest at all.

Rather than coaxing him, it was better to threaten him directly. Otherwise, the boy would just spout more nonsense.

Qin Xiao had not expected Xiao Yuanhong to be so blunt. After a mere handful of pleasantries, the man had immediately resorted to threats.

“Your Highness, there really is nothing worth recruiting me for. I have no strength or connections, and I would be no help. I have a few resources, but I have spent most of them. If you need them, I could go back and scrape something together as an offering.”

Qin Xiao was left helpless, hoping he could part with his wealth to avert disaster.

“Resources? This Imperial Prince knows you possess plenty, but resources are not what I currently lack. On your own, you indeed carry little weight. However, behind you stand the Ling Family and the Shen Family. With the Shen Family involved, Sixth Brother will lean toward my side, to say nothing of Thirteenth Brother. Do you think your resources can compare to that?”

Xiao Yuanhong directly laid his cards on the table with Qin Xiao.

In truth, Xiao Yuanhong had not even mentioned the Bai family. Although Bai Junxiong was born of a concubine and no longer relied on his clan, his abilities were outstanding. He had established himself independently and currently served as the Governor-General of Qingzhou. If Bai Junxiong favored his faction, it might even sway the rest of the Bai family.

The Guardian General was named Bai Mo, and his youngest son was Bai Zi’an. Bai Junxiong did not share the Bai surname by mere coincidence.

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