Hao Jian lifted his head and remained silent, merely looking at Kong Xiaozhen with great interest, waiting for his next words.
"And if Ye Wenying wants to take control of Hua City, he must first get past the four major families. After all, we are the local powers here; they must subdue us first to truly claim Hua City."
"You killed He Changhuan. The He Family will definitely not stand with you, the Baili Family is an uncertain factor, and Liang Jiankun is too proud to join you. Whether I stand with you or not depends on your decision," Kong Xiaozhen reminded Hao Jian.
"Oh? So, you're threatening me, saying that if I don't accept your terms, you will side with Ye Wenying?" Hao Jian asked with a mocking smile; Kong Xiaozhen clearly meant this.
