Qin Yuan had dealt with Xia Zhe before and knew he was an opportunist.
Would someone skilled at playing the odds put all his eggs in one basket? Most likely, under the guise of recruiting men and horses, he had gone elsewhere to invest in other promising prospects.
With this wide-net approach, even if Xue Wuzhao ultimately failed, Xia Zhe would still have others to fall back on. As long as one of them succeeded, they would reap a fortune.
Lin Qing sighed softly, clearly having seen Xia Zhe for what he was.
But to Xue Wuzhao, Xia Zhe was someone bringing charcoal in the snow. He had no choice but to rely on him.
Of course, Xia Zhe was a peak Soul Douluo, fully capable of stirring the winds and clouds. Xue Wuzhao had no one else at his disposal. If he could not count on Xia Zhe, who could he count on?
However, if the situation became hopeless, Xia Zhe would certainly abandon Xue Wuzhao outright. He would never risk his life to save him.
Qin Yuan stood up and said, "If you want to reclaim the throne, you can only follow Xia Zhe's example and wait for the tide to turn. Only then will you be able to hold that seat and keep it secure."
"I can escort you out of the city, but once you're outside, you can go wherever you please. I won't stop you."
Seeing that Xue Wuzhao still refused to give up, Lin Qing quickly said, "Brother Qin, it's getting late. Why don't you have a simple meal with the Lin Family and stay the night? Back then, I always wanted to share a drink and a good conversation with you, but I never had the chance."
Qin Yuan would not refuse an