"Is that really true? Just now, you looked utterly loyal to the Honghao Celestial Court, as if you were determined to rid it of a scourge. How did your attitude change so quickly? Aren't you afraid of falling into the Honghao Celestial Court's hands someday and wishing you were dead?"
Lu Xiaotian slowed his hand somewhat and studied the other man with interest. Quite a few Heavenly Immortal-level experts had fallen at his hands, from the Honghao Celestial Court to the Yu Xuan Celestial Court. This old man before him was the first to beg him for mercy.
"Of course it is true. This old man is Yu Jinyuan, and I wouldn't dare deceive the Eastern Pill Sage. My branch has always been thinly populated, and all my direct-line clansmen have already been killed or maimed in the battles in the Eastern Sea. I was sent into the Chaotic Star Region this time because of pressure from a rival household. Originally, I wasn't willing to come either. If—if I could capture you, or even bring news of the Eastern Pill Sage back to the Xu Star Fortress, that would be a great achievement. With that merit, this old man might even be able to advance another step."
"In other words, you can't earn that merit now, and will lose your life instead. After weighing the two, you chose to beg me for mercy?" Lu Xiaotian smiled when he heard this.
"That is indeed the case. He who understands the times is a hero. Although the Eastern Pill Sage turned against the Honghao Celestial Court, you still roam freely in all directions and live well. At worst, you'll be captured and killed by the Honghao Celestial Court someday. That is still better than dying now." Yu Jinyuan answered honestly.
"Very well.