Iron Protector spoke up of his own accord, and Yun Zimo was immediately a little surprised. This weaker Iron Protector had actually risen in his estimation. He had originally thought Wu Ying would be more "aware of the situation," but he had not expected Iron Protector to be the more meticulous one.
"You..."
Before Wu Ying could finish speaking, Yun Zimo waved a hand, and Xiao Yan formed another seal, sealing him back into the jade bottle.
"Iron Protector, have you ever thought that one day you might become a Dou Zun, take charge of a branch hall yourself, and have countless protectors and Soul Envoys under your command, all awaiting your orders?"
The former Iron Protector had known that this was fundamentally impossible, but sometimes he still could not help imagining such a scene. He had never dared say it aloud, afraid his "peers" would laugh at him. You, a human-rank protector, still thinking of becoming an elder? Finish your annual quota first!
"I would not dare deceive you, my lord. In my idle moments, I have also considered becoming an elder and gaining freedom..."
Yun Zimo's opinion of him rose again. He had ideals and ambition!
"If we can give you this chance and let you become a Soul Hall elder, I wonder whether Iron Protector would dare cooperate..."
Iron Protector was somewhat bewildered when he heard the first half of the sentence, but the second half sent him plunging into an ice cellar.
"M-my lord! You want me to be an undercover agent?!"
For a moment, Iron Protector found it difficult to believe. He was merely a little lacking in talent and strength; that did not mean he knew nothing about worldly dealings. On the contrary, precisely because his strength and status were low, and because he