"Immortal King Canglan's list was based on either his own impressions or investigations conducted according to his will."
"Although I could sense his goodwill toward us, we could not simply disbelieve his words, nor could we completely believe them."
"When my father was still in the Ancient Alliance, Immortal King Canglan was merely a relatively outstanding rising star, a newly ascended Immortal King."
"Although my father never begrudged these young members of the Ancient Alliance his guidance, and could be said to have bestowed favors upon them, he truly never entrusted them with important responsibilities."
"I refuse to believe that Immortal King Canglan alone remembered old kindness, while everyone else who had received my father's grace was an ungrateful wretch."
Gu Yueyao reminded Chen Fan.
Back when she had visited the countless Ancient Alliance branches, she had seen quite a few people who had received favors from Gu Zang, the Immortal King. Yet those old acquaintances had not been nearly so warm toward her.
Some wore false smiles and spoke against their hearts; some looked left and right, deliberately changing the subject; others openly revealed hostile rejection and even disgust toward her.
This showed that there was no such thing as eternal gratitude. It was all driven by profit.
"I know everything Senior Sister has said."
"When I enter the Ancient Alliance branch, I'll keep my eyes open. I won't place complete trust in anyone."
"Distance tests a horse's strength, and time reveals a person's heart. As long as someone is a fox, their tail cannot stay hidden for long."
"Of course, if a hypocrite can truly be a hypocrite for an entire lifetime, then he is a genuine gentleman."
"Whether Immortal King Canglan is a true gentleman or a hypocrite still requires verification."
"However, I was quite surprised that