154 Mana Shackles (1/2)

In fact, this was the part that he didn't understand about the influence of a Family.

That power was maintained by bloodline. They were greedier and more guarded against outsiders than anything else, and they were used to controlling everything.

To them, having to get Nether Iron Ores through a deal also brought a kind of a problem.

In contrast, they were much more willing to directly control this Nether Iron Vein.

This was a common problem of all Families and Clans. The Merlin Family was like this, and so was the Watson Family. Even Thousand Sails City's Monchi Family was like this.

”I can give you an opportunity right now.” Leon saw the other party's unsightly expression and felt that it was the crucial moment to extend his olive branch.

”What?” Lin Yun had been inwardly thinking about how to teach a lesson to the Merlin Family when he suddenly heard the word ”opportunity” and immediately looked at Leon suspiciously.

”I can let you return to the Merlin Family, and I can also let you keep the Nether Iron Vein…”

”Ahah…” Lin Yun understood when he heard this. 'Turns out he was trying to recruit me all this time!'

At this point, Lin Yun didn't know whether to laugh or cry. 'How come the rank decreased? Earlier, Star Sage Jouyi tried to recruit me, yet, a few hours later, it's now just a 1st Rank High Mage trying to recruit me!'

Oblivious to these thoughts, Leon continued, ”Moreover, after returning to the Merlin Family, you can directly serve under me as my manager of business and financial affairs…” After saying this, Leon glanced at William with a domineering expression. ”You can ask William... Not just anyone can join my circle.”

”Ff…” William suddenly felt like cursing.

'Fuck, it's fine if you are courting death, but don't drag me in! Saying something like managing finances and business, didn't you just take a fancy to the Gilded Rose's wealth? So annoying… Those old guys of the Elder Council are obviously just thinking about the Nether Iron Vein. And did you think that the person in front of you will agree?'

'Please, don't bother… Just look, He has such an unsightly expression on his face, if you keep going, I can't guarantee that you will be able to leave the Gilded Rose in one piece.'

Unfortunately, Leon didn't understand his painstaking worries. After not getting a response for a bit, he angrily said, ”I already gave you the opportunity, it's up to you to grab it.”

”Well, High Mage Leon, I have a question…”

”Yes?” Leon suddenly frowned. He saw that Lin Yun was somewhat dissatisfied and thought, 'This Mafa isn't very tactful. I'm giving him such fair treatment, yet he is pushing it. Looks like people from such a small place like Thousand Sails City don't have a sense of propriety. Just because I was being nice to him, he would dare raise some conditions…'

This made Leon quite unhappy...

In Leon's eyes, a subordinate should have the appearance of a subordinate. They should receive what they are offered and not reach their hands for more.

As he thought about it, Leon's frown accentuated. Although he didn't say it, he inwardly decided to wait until he thoroughly subdued this Mafa Merlin before teaching him a lesson. He had to make him understand that meddlesome subordinates were an eyesore.

”I want to ask, are you dreaming?”

”What?” Leon suddenly froze. He hadn't expected this question, and furthermore, why did it sound so antagonistic?

”I mean, if you are still dreaming, I can introduce you to a few hotels where you can finish your night…” Lin Yun clapped his hands and stood up from his chair. Ignoring Leon's reaction, he called William over and told him, ”Cousin, help me take care of High Mage Leon, I still have some matters to take care of. Also, next time High Mage Leon comes sleepwalking by, remember to get a room at the Oak Inn on the other side, you can accompany him back over here once he wakes up…”

”Yes, yes, yes…” William nodded repeatedly while mentally hurling curses at Leon. 'Damn, I kept reminding you to not provoke him. You can daydream, but why are you dragging me in? Now you provoked him and implicated me… Forget it, it isn't that bad today, it didn't reach the point of a fight breaking out, that's rare enough. I'm tired of eating a loss because of the Family, I'll just send you out…'

But William didn't have the time to say anything before Leon flared up. ”Mafa, what is this attitude?” The High Mage loudly struck the table, making a few drops of water spill from the cup in front of him.