The Faceless Daoist's heart gave a heavy thump. He realized that this thing might not be as simple as he had imagined, but it was clear he could no longer refuse. Besides, the pill talisman was indeed what he wanted.
After asking Resident Envoy Yao for a few more details, he parted from him, withdrew from there, and returned to his own residence pavilion within the Fortress Platform.
He then sealed the doors, took out the pill talisman, and rubbed it over and over. This thing was the step by which he could rise. With it, his Dao path would have a sliver of possibility.
From then on, he would have a chance to leap free of the chessboard. He was absolutely unwilling to remain merely a chess piece.
As for Councilor Huang... Councilor Huang's promise was nothing compared to what he held in his hand. He was not Huang's follower, after all. If there was any problem, Resident Envoy Yao could deal with it. If even this much could not be covered up and the matter failed, it would not be his fault. He could even get a pill for nothing.
At this very moment, he clearly knew that the desires in his heart were abnormally fervent, and that he had most likely been affected by the Desire Poison. Yet even knowing this, he did not resist it, because these thoughts were what he had wanted for a long time. Now that the opportunity stood before him, why should he give it up?
So now, it was time to summon Chong An for another meeting.
Though Chong An could be considered himself, since they had separated so long ago, he could also be regarded as an independent individual. To push this matter forward, he had to obtain this other