A hint of nervousness and excitement flickered across Mo Qing's face. Looking at Ling Xiao, he said, "Viscount, I've come. And though I've long found that Cui Ze disagreeable, our four families ultimately share the same interests. We prosper as one and fall as one. I have already witnessed the Viscount's strength, but resolving this crisis will be anything but easy!"
Ling Xiao smiled faintly. "But I found you, didn't I?"
Mo Qing gave a wry smile. "Viscount, let's be frank with each other. The fact that I'm here tonight proves I'm tempted by your offer. But how can I be sure you haven't approached the other three families?"
Ling Xiao smiled casually. "Of the four great noble families, I've done my research. And only you are worthy of having this conversation with me."
"You're arrogant!"
Mo Qing stared directly into Ling Xiao's eyes. "Surely you don't think that just because you possess great strength, you can look down on everyone, do you, Viscount?"
