Yellow Heaven Dao's Grand Plan

Zhang Chen was, after all, a man with a conscience. Leaving aside the fact that he and Liu Ji bore no grudge against each other, Liu Ji had repeatedly offered him guidance back at Yellow Dawn Temple. Zhang Chen could not bring himself to kill him to silence him.

What was more, Zhang Chen had sensed a trace of unique energy from Liu Ji: Absolute Defense.

Absolute Defense was Emperor's Daughter's magical treasure, yet Liu Ji had obtained it through immense fortune. Emperor's Daughter had once taught Zhang Chen the incantation for controlling Absolute Defense, telling him to reclaim it if he ever had the chance.

"Zhang Chen, what are you doing here?" As thoughts churned through Zhang Chen's mind, Liu Ji approached with a warmly enthusiastic expression and greeted him.

"That's what I find strange too. What are you doing here, sir?" Zhang Chen looked at Liu Ji, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

"Come, let's talk at a restaurant. There are too many eyes and ears here; this isn't a place to talk." Liu Ji spoke to Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen nodded at those words and went with Liu Ji to a small tavern. Once they entered a private room, Liu Ji said, "What are you doing in Jinling? You should run while you can. The entire Yellow Heaven Dao is hunting you now. You've practically stabbed them in the lungs. Before long, a powerful figure from Yellow Heaven Dao will descend to preside over a major matter. If you don't flee in advance and Yellow Heaven Dao discovers your trail, death won't be far away."

Zhang Chen brewed Liu Ji a bowl of tea before replying unhurriedly, "There's no rush about me fleeing. Rather, why did you come here?"

Liu Ji gave a bitter smile. "I'm