As a prince of a country, he became polite upon seeing Heka Yan Yi and greeted him in a friendly manner.
The two chatted cordially on the phone for a few sentences before returning to the matter of 'cooperation'.
After a while, Joey Niebel William delved deeper into several issues with Heka Yan Yi over the phone, wanting to reconfirm the latter's identity.
Once their conversation concluded, Qing Muye spoke with Heka Yan Yi for a little longer before hanging up the phone.
After putting down his phone, Qing Muye secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
His visit to Andina Castle this time was a dangerous gamble.
Learning that Joey Niebel William intended to make a move against him, he had acted in secret half a month ago, secretly finding reliable people to go to the Hidden Clan and meet with Heka Yan Yi to discuss the matter.
Although he wasn't 100% confident, he was 90% sure.
There were two reasons for this.
Firstly, Qing Muye had indeed helped Heka Yan Yi. Secondly, the death of Anthony was directly related to Heka Yan Yi.
By leveraging the opportunity to cooperate with Joey Niebel William, they could downplay the situation and resolve the matter of Anthony's death through a transaction, thereby preventing Country C from harassing the Hidden Clan in the future.
It was a cooperation with no disadvantages, so Heka Yan Yi had no reason to refuse.
This gamble had truly paid off.
"How is Prince William considering it?" Qing Muye leaned back on the sofa. "What you lack for the throne is political achievement. Cooperating with the Hidden Clan would be an opportunity for you to soar. And if you cooperate with me again, it would be like adding wings to a tiger. Then, wouldn't the throne be within your grasp?"
Joey Niebel William stared at Qing Muye with a solemn expression. His rigidly upright posture shifted as he leaned back, gripping the serpent's head at the top of his cane, his fingers tracing the patterns on the serpent's head, his brow furrowed in thought.
As Qing Muye had said, if he could cooperate with the Hidden Clan, it would be a great asset to him and would easily allow him to overthrow the First Prince.
The throne would naturally be easily secured.
But Anthony's death?
Joey Niebel William had a very good relationship with Anthony, and he truly couldn't bear to lose Anthony, even more so wanting to avenge him.
However, when compared to the throne, he knew all too well which held more weight, a deceased person or the throne.
"Fifty-fifty!"
After a long period of deliberation, Joey Niebel William raised his hand and held up five fingers.
Qing Muye raised his hand and swept his bangs back from his forehead, speaking concisely, "No discussion."
"You..." Joey Niebel William sighed in frustration. "Four-six split isn't impossible. But you must include me in any future cooperation with the Hidden Clan."
He knew Qing Muye was a businessman and understood Qing Muye's intentions.
Cooperating with the Hidden Clan was a business that was akin to picking up money. Qing Muye's hesitation was undoubtedly related to its geographical location, followed by issues of capital and personnel.
And in the upcoming cooperation, Qing Muye was essentially using his connections to facilitate cooperation with the Hidden Clan. Therefore, in the future, Qing Muye would naturally have opportunities for deeper cooperation with the Hidden Clan.
Heka Yan Yi's willingness to trade with the outside world was naturally a desire to open up the country and cease being insular, as well as an intention to increase his country's revenue.
This cooperation was undoubtedly a mutually beneficial opportunity.
No one would refuse a fresh cake.
"This..." Qing Muye feigned a look of difficulty.
In reality, every step of Joey Niebel William's reaction was within his predictions.
At the same time, Qing Muye also needed Joey Niebel William's help.
The cooperation with the Hidden Clan would pass through Country C, and on another's territory, he would naturally be restricted.
But if he cooperated with Joey Niebel William, as the future ruler of a country, who would dare to oppose him?