Li Poxiao nodded, a hint of seriousness appearing on his face. He said, "All Day wanted these twelve fragments for nothing more than to reclaim Sky City, study the Heavenly Sword Seal, or spread the teachings throughout the world and educate elite forces to stabilize the realm. As for Xia Ruize—heh, your selfish motives run a little deeper. Do you think I didn't know you've always been looking for a chance to expand your power? These twelve fragments were a huge opportunity. So even if you were taking responsibility for your own faction, you couldn't hide your selfish motives. But no one could blame you for that. After all, it indirectly served the stability of the Jie Sect. And now that you've obtained these twelve fragments, surely you won't obediently leave them behind, will you? But do you really think you can escape Senior's grasp?"
By the time Li Poxiao had reached the middle of his speech, Xia Ruize had already wanted to argue. But after hearing the end, he still held back, because Li Poxiao had suddenly softened his words, making Xia Ruize feel somewhat better.
Li Poxiao was actually a very clever man. Xia Ruize and I each had our own aims, and he wasn't wrong. Of course, didn't he have an aim of his own? If he had no other purpose, he wouldn't have said those things. None of us were fools. If we didn't use some means at a time like this, how could we break the deadlock before us?
"Heh heh, so the two of you are both leaders of a faction. These twelve tattered books can indeed bring unimaginable benefits to your people. Tsk tsk, what deep scheming—you actually planned to take the books and run? But would this old man let you have