Li Wei

The handsome young man approached, bowed to Heavenly King Li, and said, "Li Wei pays his respects to the Heavenly King. I wonder what business the Heavenly King has with me?"

Heavenly King Li gestured toward Yan Chihuo and said, "This is my newly appointed General Eighteen, Li Huan. You and the Silver Armor Guard will now be under his command."

Li Wei was taken aback upon hearing this. He walked up to Yan Chihuo, bowed, and said, "Li Huan, I pay my respects to the General."

Yan Chihuo had no choice but to return the salute. Heavenly King Li said, "Li Wei, take General Eighteen with you, introduce him to your brothers, and arrange for the General's quarters."

Heavenly King Li then said to Yan Chihuo, "Li Huan, if there is anything you do not understand, feel free to ask Li Wei. You may go now."

Yan Chihuo saw through the situation clearly; this Heavenly King Li appeared boorish, but was actually quite cautious. As a Demon at the late stage of the Dao Foundation, there was no reason for the King to let him go, yet he feared potential trouble. Thus, he had bestowed a title without any real troops, while sending Li Wei over. Nominally, Li Wei was a subordinate, but since they shared the same cultivation level and Li Wei had his own loyal faction, this was clearly an attempt to monitor him.

Yan Chihuo naturally would not expose this, and followed Li Wei away. Li Wei led him into a cave dwelling outside the Crystal Palace and said, "General, this is your dwelling. Please, go in and take a look."

Yan Chihuo entered and found the dwelling to be quite luxurious, yet it made him feel rather uncomfortable. The gilded walls were embedded with colorful