Lin Yuan scrutinized Jin Qianxun as he spoke.
Given Lin Yuan's understanding of Jin Qianxun's character, he had not expected to hear such words from him.
By saying such a thing at such a time, it showed that Jin Qianxun, at the very least, did have ambition.
Su Yiren was also momentarily impressed with Jin Qianxun.
If Jin Qianxun was able to gain the sworn loyalties of the leaders of the secret aristocratic families with Lin Yuan's help, he would be able to control the core of the entire Great Lush Federation through them.
This would be a smart move with lasting effects.
Hou Meng had been suppressing his emotions.
From the way that he was able to distinguish himself from the other leaders of secret aristocratic families and already gain slight acknowledgment from them, it proved that Hou Meng was not an ordinary person.