When Wen Xiao appeared in front of everyone, Barton was so excited that he almost rushed up to him. However, due to Uncle Xiang's presence, he held back his impulse. After all, he had already changed his allegiance to Uncle Xiang. If he continued to treat Wen Xiao as his master, Uncle Xiang would definitely feel unhappy. This was definitely a very serious taboo in the mercenary circle.
Wen Xiao also understood this taboo, so when he saw Barton, he only played it down. He also didn't want his old subordinate to offend Uncle Xiang because of his existence. After all, he was now Uncle Xiang's subordinate and had nothing to do with him. If he didn't know this, he would have wasted his time in the mercenary circle.
"One-eye, aiyaya, long time no see. You ran away without a word. This is a great loss to our mercenary group." Uncle Xiang walked forward with a smile as if he was treating a junior that he hadn't seen for a long time. He reached out and squeezed Wen Xiao's shoulder. "Not bad. Your body is very strong. How could you quit just like that?"
Wen Xiao smiled embarrassedly. "Uncle Xiang, I'm not afraid that you will laugh at me. With my level, I really don't think I'm suitable for this job. Did I do anything wrong to Uncle Xiang in the past? I hope Uncle Xiang can forgive me. Please don't lower yourself to the same level as a junior. "
"What are you talking about? Who doesn't know that One-eye is a dark horse?" Uncle Xiang said, "I have to thank you for giving me face to eat now. If you want to rise to the top, it's very easy to pull me down, isn't it? Hahaha, you are giving me face. Although I'm old, I'm not stupid. "
"Uncle Xiang, you are laughing at me." Wen Xiao laughed out loud. "With you around, how would I dare to act rashly? Back then, the only reason I was able to make a living in this circle was because you, Uncle Xiang, turned a blind eye and gave me a way out. Even though I, the one-eyed man, am slow, I can still see through this. Thank you for your guidance, Uncle Xiang. "
Both of them were complimenting each other, but they didn't make the other feel disgusted at all. After all, what they said was the truth. It was just a little exaggerated, but they didn't go against the truth.
"What's wrong? Are your hands itching again after returning to Hua Xia?" Uncle Xiang said, "One-eyed, if you want to come back and start anew, I will definitely be the first to support you! Don't worry, whether you want territory or manpower, Uncle Xiang has them all! "
With that, Uncle Xiang waved at Barton. "Black dog, come here!"
Barton's heart skipped a beat. He walked straight to Uncle Xiang's side and said in a low voice, "Uncle Xiang, what are your orders?"
"If One-eyed wants to start afresh, you'll go and help him." Uncle Xiang said, "I'm very clear about the relationship between the two of you. A gentleman doesn't steal someone else's love. He likes to fulfill someone else's beauty. Although you haven't been with me for long, I know you well. You're a man who pays attention to details. "
Barton's eyes lit up when he heard this. When he looked at Wen Xiao excitedly, he saw a trace of unease in Wen Xiao's eyes. Barton quickly realized that this might just be a formality. Mercenaries were most afraid of disloyalty.
Wen Xiao was afraid that Barton would reveal something, so he kept his brows furrowed.
When Barton saw Wen Xiao's expression, he immediately said to Uncle Xiang with a serious face, "Uncle Xiang, I'm already loyal to you. Please don't make fun of me."
"Aiya, hahahaha, Black dog is getting serious." Uncle Xiang laughed heartily and patted Barton on the shoulder. "I really don't want to give a talent like you to others. But … you're One-eyed's man. If One-eyed wants to come back and start afresh, can you really just stand by and watch? "
Barton fell silent. He didn't know how to answer this question.
"Uncle Xiang, Black dog is a loyal person. If I really want to start afresh, I believe he'll really help me." Wen Xiao suddenly spoke up to help Barton. "It's just that I really don't have that intention right now, so Black dog will still only be loyal to you."
Uncle Xiang was very satisfied with this answer. He nodded. "Yes, I also believe that Black dog is a loyal person. If he doesn't even help you, I really don't dare to put him in an important position. Hahahaha, I like loyal people like him! He's very particular! "
There were two different opinions in one sentence. If Wen Xiao hadn't made it clear that he wouldn't start afresh, which made Uncle Xiang feel that Black dog would help him, Uncle Xiang probably wouldn't have been in the mood to laugh.
Barton stood there without saying a word. He didn't know what to say, and he didn't dare to speak carelessly. He was afraid that if he said something wrong, it would cause big trouble.
"Black dog, follow Uncle Xiang well. Uncle Xiang won't mistreat you." Wen Xiao said calmly.
Barton nodded desperately. He knew very well that Wen Xiao was the one who treated him well. Everyone else was just bullsh * tting! Even if Uncle Xiang treated him well, he wouldn't treat him as a friend. He would only treat him as a pawn in his hands. It was because he was useful and had great destructive power that Uncle Xiang treated him well.
"One-eyed, if you didn't come back to start afresh, then what's the big deal?" Uncle Xiang smiled and changed the topic. "Is there anything else that an old man like me can help you with?"
"Uncle Xiang, it was really a close call for me to come back alive this time. Other than you, I can't find a second person that I can trust." Wen Xiao said, "I came here to find a way out, a safe haven, to lie low for a while."
Uncle Xiang smiled but didn't say anything. He tried to figure out the meaning of Wen Xiao's words, but he still couldn't figure it out. "There's no way out for you in Hua Xia? One-eyed, you must be joking. Could it be that you've gotten into some big trouble in the mainland? "
Faced with Uncle Xiang's probing, Wen Xiao was already prepared. "Vulture died in Hua Xia. Uncle Xiang, have you heard about it?"
"Vulture died in Hua Xia?!" Uncle Xiang exclaimed in shock.
Barton, who was standing beside Uncle Xiang, was slightly startled. He was a little worried because Uncle Xiang clearly knew that Vulture was dead, but he still pretended to be surprised. This was obviously a lie. However, due to his position, Barton couldn't say anything. He could only stand aside quietly.
After saying this, Uncle Xiang had been observing Barton's reaction. If he wasn't loyal to him but One-eyed, he would definitely have reacted. Fortunately, he was satisfied with this result. Barton didn't react at all.
Wen Xiao could only half-believe Uncle Xiang's words. "Uncle Xiang, this is such a big thing. Have you really not heard about it? Then your spies in Hua Xia are really useless. I think it's necessary to change two of them. "
Uncle Xiang nodded and agreed with Wen Xiao. "Yes, I think it's necessary. It's such a big thing, but I didn't hear about it at all! I've raised a bunch of freeloaders, hmph. "
Barton still didn't say a word about Uncle Xiang's blatant lying. He didn't know if Uncle Xiang was deliberately lying to Wen Xiao or testing him. Barton struggled for a long time in his heart. In the end, he decided to keep quiet. He knew that if he said something wrong, not only would he be unable to protect himself, but he might also implicate Wen Xiao.
Sometimes, silence was golden.
Wen Xiao was the one who told Barton this. Therefore, Barton chose to remain silent. He believed that Wen Xiao could tell whether Uncle Xiang was telling the truth or not. No matter what, no matter whether he appeared to be Uncle Xiang's man or not, in the depths of his heart, he was still on Wen Xiao's side.
Of course, Uncle Xiang was also very clear about Barton's position. No matter how well-behaved Barton was on the surface, he knew very well that if he had to choose between him and Wen Xiao, Barton would choose Wen Xiao without hesitation at the most crucial moment.
Therefore, as long as Wen Xiao was around, Uncle Xiang couldn't let Barton participate in this secret. If he was involved, he would definitely be the one who ruined it.
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