Of course, all of that would have to be investigated and clarified slowly in the future.
For now, no rash conclusions could be drawn.
With that thought, Lu Chen reined in his thoughts and followed up on what the Wheel-Turning King had said earlier. "Your Majesty, when we last met, time was short, and there were some things this humble god found inconvenient to ask.
Now that we have brought it up, this humble god will boldly ask one question.
General Weiwu once mentioned the connection between you and him.
By all rights, he ruined your grand plan. You should hate him, so why did you instead take the initiative to show him goodwill?"
The Wheel-Turning King was first taken aback, then burst out laughing. "I hate him? Over a mere Spirit Cypress Immortal? Brother Li, you truly think too little of me. Within the Heavenly Court, the immortals with whom I have private dealings are far more numerous than merely that Chief Immortal Guardian of the Myriad Transformations Bureau—there are countless ones stronger than him."
He paused, and his smile faded slightly. "I merely did what I wished to do and took what was mine to take. Besides, which of the things I promised him did I fail to accomplish? He simply lacked the ability—or rather, Clerk Lu was too capable, and so things went against his wishes. I never said that Spirit Cypress Immortal and I were in the same boat."
Lu Chen nodded thoughtfully. "So that is how it is. Then why exactly does Your Majesty wish to befriend General Weiwu? This humble god is indeed exceedingly curious."
Upon hearing this, the Wheel-Turning King first gave him a long, deep look. Then he stepped forward and patted Lu Chen on the shoulder. "Brother Li, you and I