Hearing this, Li Huowang understood what Chan Du meant.
He wanted Li Huowang to recognize Great Qi's value. Great Qi was indeed useful; if he possessed this place, his non-gang would be inexhaustible. But that was not what he wanted.
Li Huowang's furrowed brow gradually relaxed. "Stop trying to win me over. I said it before—I'm not helping them because they're useful to me. I simply couldn't stand by and watch before."
With that, Li Huowang pushed through the crowd and headed toward Youdu amid their cries.
"This humble monk naturally knows that Benefactor Zhuge is compassionate. Yet being able to help Benefactor Zhuge along the way is our honor."
"You're getting worked up, huh?" Li Huowang turned and shot him a fierce glare. Seeing that he still wore that calm, unruffled expression, Li Huowang ignored him and continued walking.
"I know what you're trying to do. Stop using this to win me over. I'll say it again: the affairs of Great Qi will be settled by Great Qi's people themselves! I won't involve myself in the matter of the Dragon Veins!"
"Benefactor Li, there is no need for you to attend to the Dragon Veins personally. It only needs to be done along the way. Since the people of the Central Vajra Realm have invaded, we can kill two birds with one stone."
Li Huowang stopped again and looked at Chan Du, whose face had now fully healed. "What do you mean by that?"
"I mean that, since we are already mortal enemies, when we invade that Vajra Realm, we might as well seize a few Dragon Veins while we're at it. Surely the Buddha will not blame us."
"Hm?" Li Huowang looked at Chan Du in surprise. Earlier, when Chan Du had wanted to discuss the Dragon Veins