However, Ye Qingcang did not have the patience to persuade Corpse Driving Demon and Hundred Poisons King. Though he wanted to recruit these two talents, they were not essential to him. He had come to rescue Tian Ze solely because of his promise to Flame Lingji—or rather, because of their deal. Corpse Driving Demon and Hundred Poisons King naturally had to take a back seat. Whether they joined the rescue team did not really matter.
The difference was that if Corpse Driving Demon and Hundred Poisons King joined the rescue team,
his pressure might be a little lighter.
If Corpse Driving Demon and Hundred Poisons King did not join the team,
his pressure might be a little greater.
Thus, Ye Qingcang merely glanced at the three of them.
Then, beneath the furious and humiliated gazes of Corpse Driving Demon and Hundred Poisons King, he looked away, openly ignoring them both without the slightest attempt at concealment. At the same time, he explained directly to Flame Lingji, "Tonight is the best opportunity. Bai Yifei has not returned yet, and neither have the White Armor Soldiers he stationed outside the city. Even if he and Ji Wuye planned to use you against Quicksand, it is too late for them to lay a trap, much less leave countermeasures on you—such as planting Gu insects in some of you. Rescuing someone inevitably carries risks. If you think this is too dangerous, then watch how I do it. As long as I bring Tian Ze back to you in one piece, you will serve me from then on. You are not going to go back on our deal at the last minute, are you?"
"Of course not."
"Besides, I'm going with you."
"To avoid any misunderstandings."
Flame Lingji looked at Ye Qingcang, who had not