The more ambiguous the words, the more they teased at people's hearts.
Xu Yi and Chu Yuan hadn't waited long before Li Daoyuan arrived, his rugged face clouded with gloom and impatience. As soon as he came near, he snarled, "Chu, I'd really like to know what incredible resources you've gotten your hands on. If you can't explain yourself, don't blame me for dealing with you according to the sect rules."
From Chu Yuan's scattered remarks, Xu Yi had already guessed that Chu Yuan wasn't on good terms with Li Daoyuan. Seeing Li Daoyuan's reaction now, he wasn't surprised in the least.
Chu Yuan said, "There really is an opportunity here, but I can't just hand it over to Brother Li for nothing. Please answer one question for me first."
Li Daoyuan was stunned. He stared blankly at Chu Yuan, then said coldly, "I hope you understand who you're talking to."
As a squad leader, Li Daoyuan commanded two or three dozen people. Chu Yuan was one of the least conspicuous among them. Normally, Li Daoyuan governed the squad with a word, keeping it in perfect order, and Chu Yuan had no choice but to obey.
This time, though, something had gone badly awry. If Li Daoyuan hadn't repeatedly confirmed that the man before him was perfectly normal, he would have suspected Chu Yuan had become someone else.
Chu Yuan let out a quiet sigh. "Sooner or later, you and I will be working together. If we don't clear this up, it'll cause trouble down the line."
Naturally, Li Daoyuan had no idea that Chu Yuan's attitude toward him had completely changed.
In Chu Yuan's eyes now, he was the Chosen of Destiny selected by Immortal Master Lai. Li Daoyuan was merely a candidate, and Immortal Master Lai had even