"There are no absolutes in the world! In the face of life, death and interests, human nature is the most difficult to fathom."
A few light words directly made Xu Yan doubt Hu Tao's loyalty.
"Hu Tao, what if it's my order to let you go mining?
Do you also want to disobey?"
Xu Yan said coldly.
"this……"
Hu Tao suddenly concluded that he had finally climbed to this position and could finally enjoy the feeling of being one person below a thousand people. Unexpectedly, because of Li Xinghe's proposal, they all went to the island to mine.
No one would be willing to accept it, but Xu Yan believed in Li Xinghe and was willing to give up many disciples of Hongmen for his own benefit.
"Master, we are all determined to follow you to the death! We will do whatever you ask us to do."
After Hu Tao expressed his loyalty, he glared at Li Xinghe angrily and continued: "But I don't know whether what this person said is true or not. If there is any mechanism or trap hidden on the island, then he will be fooled.
A trap?”
"It's easy."
Li Xinghe smiled and said: "Since Master Xu's subordinates are so worried, why not let him go to Golden Island with us to find out whether it is a trap or a sincere cooperation."
"Well, that's a good idea."
Guo Da agreed.
Hu Tao was dumbfounded. He just said it casually, why was he pushed out?
If there is danger, will he still come back alive?
Even if there is no danger, with Hu Tao now targeting Li Xinghe and the others in every possible way, he is afraid that even if he goes to the island, he will not be able to reap the benefits.
"Master, just send one of your men over for this kind of thing. You don't have to force me to go, right?"
Hu Tao said depressedly.
"Hu Tao, weren't you still expressing your loyalty to the sect master just now?
This is a good opportunity to convince the sect owner of your loyalty!"
Xiang Rui sneered.
Hu Tao was filled with anger and glared at Xiang Rui: "Humph! You traitor, what qualifications do you have to say such a thing?"
"Since you raised this matter, shouldn't you go check it out?"
Guo Da echoed: "I think what Xiang Rui said is right. You are the one who suspects danger, and you are the one who wants to show your loyalty. Why did you shrink back when it was time to go?"
"Or, the speculations you just made are just to prevent the sect master from carrying out this cooperation. What is loyal and dangerous is just an excuse for you to stop it."
These words touched Hu Tao's sore spot, and his face turned black with anger.
"Guo Da, you have a close relationship with Xiang Rui, what's the point of speaking for him now?
Do you also want to rebel?"
Hu Tao said fiercely.
"Stop hating me!"
Guo Da looked at Xu Yan and said: "Master, my loyalty to you will never be slandered by some people. I can go to Golden Island with them to check the authenticity."
Xu Yan nodded, his eyes wandering on Hu Tao and Guo Da.
Hu Tao felt this hatred in his heart, but he was indeed inferior in this matter.
"Hu Tao, you proposed the matter. It's hard to let others do it for you. This time, let's go together with you and Mr. Li!"
Hu Tao's heart sank and he was about to cry but said without tears: "Master, this..."
"how?
Do you have second thoughts about me?
Or is your loyalty just lip service?"
Xu Yan said dissatisfied.
"No, no, of course not!"
He never expected that he would dig a hole for himself in the end. Hu Tao was so depressed that he wanted to hit him with a piece of tofu.
Even if you don't want to go, you must go now, otherwise you will not die in the hands of Li Xinghe and others, but in the hands of Xu Yan.
"Master, I...I am willing to go."
Hu Tao reluctantly agreed.
"Yea, very good."
Hu Tao looked at Li Xinghe fiercely, all this was because of him! If it weren't for Li Xinghe's words, how could Xu Yan let him go to such a dangerous place?
If there is a chance to kill Li Xinghe, maybe...
An idea quietly emerged, and the murderous intention gradually rose.
Sensing the murderous intent, Xiang Rui trembled all over and almost subconsciously protected Li Xinghe.
At this moment, the drafted contract was brought over.
Li Xinghe and Xu Yan signed and sealed the contract, and the cooperation was initially finalized.
"Mr. Li, I hope we can have a happy cooperation!"
"That's natural!"
Li Xinghe said: "Tomorrow morning I will notify Clan Master Xu's people to go to the island with us."
"no problem."
Saying that, Xu Yan looked at Xiang Rui and smiled: "To express my sincerity, Xiang Rui, you are free from today on, and you will no longer be a member of Hongmen."
"This is the address where your sister is. Ask Guo Da to follow you there later. You can take your sister away."
Xu Yan handed over a piece of paper, and Xiang Rui was immediately excited.
The brother and sister have not seen each other for a long time. Xiang Rui can't help but feel filled with emotion when he thinks that both brothers and sisters will be free in the future.
"Thank you, Master."
After a few people left, Hu Tao found Xu Yan alone.
"Sect Master, are you really willing to cooperate with Li Xinghe?"
Hu Tao blinked and said sinisterly: "If we know the location of Golden Island and confirm that there is gold on the island..."
"Perhaps we can take over this golden island..."
Originally he was still closing his eyes to rest, but when he heard these words, Xu Yan suddenly opened his eyes.
"Hu Tao, you are worthy of being my right-hand man!"
Hearing this, Hu Tao was stunned for a moment, then looked happy and said in surprise: "Master, have you already had this idea?"
Xu Yan sneered, "Golden Island, with gold worth hundreds of billions, do you think it's very tempting?"
"If there really is such a golden island, why should I share it with others?"
“Wouldn’t it be nice for us in Hongmen to occupy and carve up the entire territory?”
Hu Tao was very excited, "Master, what about the contract you signed with Li Xinghe..."
"It's just a contract. To put it bluntly, if I don't recognize it, it's just a piece of waste paper."
"Besides, we are a dark organization. If we can take over the entire Golden Island, what will happen if we break the contract?
When we get hundreds of billions of gold, we won’t need to do this business anymore, and we can occupy the island and live a free and easy life, wouldn’t it be nice?”
Xu Yan's words made Hu Tao's eyes suddenly light up, as if the golden mountain was already in front of him.
"The sect master still has the foresight! The sect master is brilliant!"
Hu Tao flattered.
"Hu Tao, now you should understand why I sent you?
In the whole Hongmen, the person I trust most is you, and only you can help me get what I want."
Xu Yan gently patted Hu Tao's shoulder and said meaningfully: "Hu Tao, as long as you help me win the Golden Island, I will never treat you badly."
"Yes! Master! I will do my best!"
Hu Tao said excitedly.
Xu Yan smiled and nodded, his eyes shone with shrewdness and cunning.
At this time, on the way to the address given by Xu Yan, Xiang Rui was worried.
"Mr. Li, is there really a golden island?"
"kindness."
Li Xinghe nodded.
Xiang Rui frowned more and more, "Mr. Li, the price you paid to free me and my sister is too high. How can I repay this kindness?"