Qu Jianlei chose to ignore the bait True Immortal Yongheng had offered him.
He had seen and heard far too many cases of people using the banner of relieving the suffering and punishing evil to profit themselves.
It was actually a very effective tactic. In the early stages, it could win considerable support, whether in public opinion or practical action.
Once they achieved their personal goals and revealed their true colors... it did not matter.
But Qu Jianlei truly had no interest in that. "I don't care whether there's justice or not. Just don't provoke me."
"And if I really decide to deal with someone, I won't consider the cost or my reputation... Anyone who provokes me deserves to die."
That was no ordinary arrogance. Even True Immortal Yongheng was left somewhat speechless.
He could only remind him again, "Even if you discover a new Tier 4 Spirit Vein, the procedures for claiming it will be even more complicated."
Qu Jianlei hesitated before speaking. "Then... we'll see how it goes. At worst, I'll run back and forth between Central Province and Dongsheng."
"Your side really is... willful," True Immortal Yongheng sighed softly. "Being young is nice."
There was no disparagement in his use of "willful." He simply envied that feeling of living freely and settling grudges as they came.
Still, to keep the other party from overthinking it, he changed the subject. "Fellow Daoist, is there some reason you collected six years of interest in advance?"
Qu Jianlei blinked, then smiled. "What does Fellow Daoist Yongheng think the reason should be?"
"I don't know, which is why I'm asking," Yongheng said, raising a hand to stroke his long white brows before pausing. "Could it be that... there will be a change in the Heavenly Demon invasion in about six years?"