As he slowly opened it and began to read, his expression grew increasingly solemn.
Inside was a territory sales agreement for South East Street. It detailed the payment price, the direction of their business partnership, the methods and duration of cooperation, the responsibilities of both parties, and a pact of non-aggression outside of commercial matters.
Although the terms weren't oppressive, they were heavily skewed in favor of the Cheng Family and the Celestial Break Gang.
The term of cooperation was three years—the same length of time Li Mingxin would be around. They would revisit the terms after that.
But should the contract be breached during this period, the penalty was death—one's Soul Returns to the Wilderness.
Overall, while unfair, the terms were still within the realm of what Ding Wu could accept.
