After a pleasant conversation, the Emerald Lord and the two guards finally departed.
"Why did you agree to join that Emerald Lord?"
Rabbit Linglong frowned and asked, "I think that Emerald Lord has shifty eyes and doesn't look like a good demon. Its invitation for you to join is probably a trap."
"Indeed, the Emerald Lord harbors ill intent."
Qingluan nodded. She could sense people's hearts and knew that the Emerald Lord, who appeared bold and cheerful on the surface, was far from simple. It was deeply scheming.
"Everyone has their own thoughts. That's nothing strange."
Xia Ping smiled. "Besides, joining them doesn't mean I have to do things for them. They want to use me, but don't I also want to use them? We're merely using each other.
This time, the emergence of the Black Hole Worm seems to have become known to many factions. If we don't establish a connection, we might not even know where the Black Hole Worm will emerge or when.
But joining them is different. We can obtain a great deal of intelligence from them. And when a whole group of us fights over the Black Hole Worm, it's good to have someone else take the fall."
He laid out the many benefits of joining them.
"Find someone else to take the fall? I knew you were up to no good. Still, it really does make sense. Who the final victor will be is still unknown."
Rabbit Linglong clenched her fist, finding his reasoning quite sound.
"It's best if you're confident."
Qingluan had no objections. As long as they obtained the Black Hole Worm, everything else was secondary.
The following night, at the City Lord's Mansion.
Xia Ping attended the banquet alone, while Rabbit Linglong and Qingluan remained at the residence to cultivate.