Someone Who Knew How to Work the Angles (Please vote with monthly tickets and subscribe)

"There really is a Void-Returning Fruit Tree in there. When have I ever deceived him?" The figure frowned, seemingly displeased by Venerable Golden Swan's question, and spoke bluntly.

"Your judgment is clear, Sage Lord Chen Yuan. I spoke out of turn." Venerable Golden Swan shook his head repeatedly.

"I hope you're treating Qixuan Valley kindly because it saved the Mortal Dust Continent!" Sage Lord Chen Yuan continued, a note of mockery in his voice.

Those words made Venerable Golden Swan frown.

"My lord, are you blaming me for protecting Daoist Zhengyuan?" Venerable Golden Swan's tone changed as well.

At those words, Sage Lord Chen Yuan's pupils contracted slightly, and his gaze turned frightening.

It was as though he wanted to swallow Venerable Golden Swan whole.

Yet the fear that should have appeared on Venerable Golden Swan's face was nowhere to be seen.

He knew that this time, the Saint Lord might not have come for the people of Qixuan Valley. The target was clearly him.

Over the years, he had faithfully followed the Soul-Destroying Saint Lord's instructions and shielded Daoist Zhengyuan, who had ascended from the Mortal Realm, from interrogation several times.

He had even gone so far as to offend the Great Azure Saint Lord.

But he had never expected Sage Lord Chen Yuan to question him now as well.

Of course, he soon recalled that Daoist Zhengyuan had frequently requested permission to enter seclusion lately, as though he no longer wanted to remain in Soul-Repelling City.

That did indeed seem somewhat unusual.

After all, his cultivation had not been making frequent breakthroughs.

"That was on Lord Soul Destroyer's orders. If you have any questions, Lord Chen Yuan, you can seek guidance from Lord Soul Destroyer's avatar." Having said that, Venerable Golden Swan fell silent.

Sage Lord Chen Yuan