Meng Zhao did not know whether Xie Wanzhi had revealed this news to shift his attention onto Nangong Yao, or whether he had truly meant to show his sincerity. But the information was important, beyond all doubt.
"Then keep being good friends with Nangong Yao. Gather as much information as you can about the Human Dao Supreme Divine Artifact, and do not let yourself be schemed against by Nangong Yao. Remember: whether it is the Heavenly Demon Palace Lord, Nangong Yao, Monk Huikong, or even the current emperor, Beitang Sheng, you need fear none of them. Because I stand behind you."
Xie Wanzhi curled his lips, uncertain what he felt inside. He had always considered himself the pillar supporting countless others, yet he had never expected that one day, he too would need to rely on another to dare do certain things.
Yet it had to be said that the heart which had died when his martial foundation was destroyed began to beat once more. He glimpsed an endless future.
To contend with heaven, to contend with earth, to contend with men—there was boundless joy in it!
That day, Xie Wanzhi remained at the Meng Family and was assigned a secluded little courtyard to live alone. However, he rarely rested there. Most of his time was spent moving about outside, tracking down Yu Changkong's whereabouts so he could capture and kill him as soon as possible, allowing Meng Zhao to fulfill his promise.
As for his master-disciple relationship with Xie Jun, it visibly grew more distant. Xie Jun had also learned from Lü Yue that Meng Zhao had protected him, and so his heart was filled with gratitude and reverence for Dragon King Meng.
Outside, the winds and clouds still churned, the great tide surged onward, and turmoil in the