Master Wuji was Grandpa Su's subordinate. He had survived even that final great decisive battle all those years ago.
So why had he allowed himself to be swallowed? And why had he looked so weak, on the verge of death, even inside the demon wolf's belly?
"Clearly, after Master Wuji calmed down, he wanted to test whether I truly cared about the remnants Grandpa Su left behind."
At that, a faint smile appeared on Sikong Jing's face.
"Back when Master Wuji was inside the demon wolf's belly, he must have been looking forward to seeing me risk my life against Yin Henzi for his sake, right?"
Sikong Jing accelerated as he pondered inwardly...
Just because he, Sikong Jing, had said he agreed to become the new candidate leader of their organization at Old Xiu's request, did that mean he had truly agreed?
Once Master Wuji regained his composure, he would certainly have thought carefully about that question and grown suspicious. How could he possibly place one hundred percent trust in Sikong Jing based on a single sentence?
That was why he had deliberately allowed himself to be swallowed: to test Sikong Jing.
If Sikong Jing fought desperately to save him, it would prove that Sikong Jing possessed a powerful sense of belonging toward the remnants of Su Old Devil. Otherwise, perhaps he had never agreed to Old Xiu and Old He's request at all, or perhaps he simply had no sense of belonging whatsoever.
Then Master Wuji would be deeply disappointed...
And because Sikong Jing had seen through Master Wuji's intentions, he had not acted when Yin Henzi made his move. Besides, even if he wanted to risk his life, he would have to enter a demonic state first.
Since he had seen through Master Wuji's little scheme, of course