That's right. He should be suspicious of me.
With a turn of his thoughts, Lu Yang understood where Hongju's doubts lay. Most likely, he had noticed something strange about the divine ability Lu Yang had used to suppress Arhat Fulong.
Hongyun cultivates Covered Lamp Fire.
But I cultivate Pomegranate Wood.
And Covered Lamp Fire contains no Xin Metal divine abilities. Our Dao Paths differ—this is practically ironclad proof. It is perfectly normal for him to become suspicious.
Even so, Lu Yang was not the least bit flustered.
After all, Hongyun Gold Nature was in his hands. That was equivalent to holding Hongju's lifeline; if he wished, he could make Hongju die suddenly at any moment.
Otherwise, he would never have dared to meet someone at Foundation Establishment Perfection in his true body.
With that thought, a composed smile immediately appeared on Lu Yang's face. He looked at Hongju and said faintly, "What is it? If you have doubts, just voice them."
"...Hongju will obey your orders, my lord. I have no doubts!"
In an instant, Lu Yang sensed Hongju's emotions change. All his doubts had turned to alarm, though he forcibly maintained an outward appearance of calm.
However, Lu Yang had no intention of muddling through like this. Since he wanted Hongju to work for him, he had to make the man submit wholeheartedly. Otherwise, even if Hongju could not refuse, he might obey in public while defying in private, creating trouble for Lu Yang out of thin air. After pondering for a moment, Lu Yang spoke decisively:
"There is no need for that."
Recalling how Hongyun had treated Hongju in the past, Lu Yang smiled. "Hongju, you are a clever man. I have concealed this matter for a long time. It is time I told you."
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