Xue Qinghe stared at Yu Mingfei's profile, his mind racing.
No matter what, the Divine Trial cannot be changed.
I must seize Yu Mingfei completely!
A trip to Spirit City is unavoidable, and the next stage of medicine for Xue Ye is ready.
I can't trust anyone else with it. I might as well retrieve it myself.
If I can complete Angel's Second Trial while I'm at it, that would be even better.
With that thought, Xue Qinghe's gaze grew even more fervent.
"Mingfei, you clearly possess such insight, yet the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect are truly blind."
"Come help me! I need your strength!"
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect has wronged you, but I, Xue Qinghe, never will!"
"When my ambitions are realized, I promise you a position above ten thousand, second only to one!"
Xue Qinghe's promise was grand and alluring, but Yu Mingfei only wanted to laugh.
Xue Qinghe might not betray me, but Qian Renxue may not feel the same way, right?
His eyes shifted as his tone changed.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, we're not three-year-olds. Those words are too empty."
"Why don't we discuss something more practical?"
"If I join your faction, what must I give, and what can I gain?"
"Making the rights and obligations clear is the most basic sign of sincerity."
Hearing Yu Mingfei speak so pragmatically, Xue Qinghe felt somewhat relieved instead.
He pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Although I am already acting as regent, the power in my hands is like a reflection in water."
"If Mingfei desires something, say it plainly. So long as I can provide it, I will not hesitate."
"Even if there are things I cannot give you now, I will certainly fulfill them in