Ji Dong continued, "I understand, even if the backing behind me were as potent as Brother Lin Qianyu's, Your Majesty's choice would still not be me. Because the Lin's family has always had a close relationship with the Eastern Wood Empire, standing like a pillar supporting heavens. They are the very foundation of the Eastern Wood Empire. But, what if I said the power behind me is at least twice, or even several times that of the Lin's family? I wonder, what would Your Majesty think then?"
No sooner had Ji Dong said this than Chen Xiaofeng and Lin Baichuan felt a simultaneous jolt in their hearts. Exchanging a glance, they each saw the shock in the other's eyes. Though they were not completely convinced by Ji Dong's words, they found it hard to believe that someone as young as he, with such strength, would be without substantial support.