Xia Ye's eyes flickered. Back then, they were only giving promise and not swearing on their name when they chose to follow Lin Xiao. It was more like a promise of a child's play rather than anything else.
It was only afterwards that they grew closer and realized Lin Xiao's identity as a prince.
"I have a request. Aside from finishing my revenge, I'll follow you in whatever you choose to do."
Revenge?
Lin Xiao always knew that Xia Ye had some grudge to the person sitting on the throne. He didn't know the detail and had no intention to ask what was not his business. "I promise that I won't stop you from achieving your revenge."
"Will you help me?"
"I can't promise you that I'll help you to achieve your revenge, but I can promise you that I'll help you to grow stronger just like how I provide you with the resources." Lin Xiao pointed to the lake where he was in.
