Each Taking What They Need, Their Interests Aligned
He Ping had not expected Ji Changli to bring up the Gods and Devils Diagram at this time.
Still, he was deeply puzzled. No one else should possibly know the secret of the Gods and Devils Diagram. How had Ji Changli learned of it?
"Fellow Daoist He must be somewhat curious as to why I know of this matter," Ji Changli said frankly, with no intention of concealing anything. "On one hand, it is because I had other encounters after arriving on this timeline;"
"On the other hand, this secret may be a secret to others, but not to certain people. For example, the Immortal Palace lineage has always kept a close watch on certain matters concerning the Lord of the Divine Court."
"What do you mean by 'other encounters'?"
He Ping pressed on.
"It is nothing much. After arriving in this future timeline, I once joined the Immortal Palace and even held a position of great importance within it."
The revelation was earth-shattering. Ji Changli had disclosed a startling secret: he had once been part of the Immortal Palace and had held high office within it.
"Apart from the Immortal Palace," Ji Changli continued unhurriedly, "there should be very few people in this world who understand its affairs better than I do."
The old man paused briefly before adding, "That is also one reason why the Immortal Palace sought opportunities to target Earth Aspect Lodge—and me."
Hearing this, He Ping felt a small jolt in his heart. He had never expected Ji Changli to have once joined the Immortal Palace.
But that explains why Ji Changli is hated by the Immortal Palace faction. It is likely because of this very connection.
Utterly intrigued, he continued asking, "Then Fellow Daoist Ji must