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The next steps were easy. The Angel had granted such a huge favor to the Flame Serpent, which meant they were definitely allies from then on, aiding each other. And it was a win-win situation that satisfied both parties. The Flame Serpent had been under strict control by the Royal Family in terms of weapons, but if the Angel could continuously supply them with arms, then they would surely regain the initiative in front of the Royal Family, making them even more wary.
Having been around for so long, the last thing the Flame Serpent lacked was money. This deal was a windfall for the Angel. When it came to finances, not even a haggle was needed. Of course, this was mainly because Qinghe had saved them, prevented the Ye Family from dying out, and kept the Flame Serpent out of the hands of villains.