"You only just became Deputy Sect Master, and you're already getting into character?" Hua Yunfei looked over with a teasing smile.
As a Young Ancestor Grade, Ying Chuan had his own pride. He probably wasn't the sort who enjoyed bullying the weak.
"The Dark Hall is a very pragmatic organization. If you don't contribute, you'll have almost no chance of using its reputation and backing to do anything else later," Ying Chuan said.
He had done this only to increase his contributions to the Dark Hall. Only then would its higher-ups take him seriously.
The title of Deputy Sect Master was nowhere near enough. He wanted to become a Sect Master, a Hall Master, or even the Cult Leader!
He believed he had the talent. It was only a matter of time.
"That's true." Hua Yunfei nodded.
"Hall Master Black Radiance said the Dark Hall would be our backing, but if you just freeload, it won't protect you."
Ying Chuan saw things very clearly. If he wanted to use the Dark Hall, he had to let it use him first. That was an exchange of interests.
"Since you understand that, follow your heart," Hua Yunfei said.
When they returned to Annan Star Pass, peace had already been restored.
After finding Luo Wan, Yan Xue, and Liu Attendant using the information Zhuo Yue had provided, the five of them continued on their way.
Hua Yunfei had resumed Yun Xuan's appearance, while Ying Chuan had also changed his disguise, becoming a young man who looked like a scholar.
But he looked exactly like a sickly invalid who had spent years bedridden. His face was an unhealthy shade of pale, and the dark circles beneath his eyes were severe. Anyone who didn't know better might have thought a vengeful ghost had possessed a