The promise of becoming a Great Grandmaster was a tempting pie indeed, and Lianshan Xin very much wanted a bite.
But immediately after declaring his loyalty, he asked, "My lady, what about my reward this time?"
The reward for asking Thousand Faces to act couldn't replace the reward for his great service in the Miao Frontier.
The Heavenly Queen sighed. "You certainly have a good memory."
Lianshan Xin replied frankly, "I do have quite a good memory. I'll always remember how well you've treated me, my lady."
If you treat me badly, I'll remember that too.
Clearly understanding his unspoken meaning, the Heavenly Queen rolled her eyes at him and said calmly, "What? Doesn't the Netherworld Ghostfire count as my reward to you?" Lianshan Xin stiffened.
You knew about that too?
"I've long known you were colluding with Thousand Faces. His Majesty didn't pursue the matter. Aside from his special feelings for you, did you think my influence had nothing to do with it?" "I could never repay your kindness, my lady." Lianshan Xin acknowledged that she was telling the truth.
Connections weren't useful only when you brought them out to use them. They worked for you every moment.
That was why it was so laughable when privileged children claimed they wanted to compete fairly with ordinary people.
The confidence, experience, perspective, and contacts your background gave you made things unfair from the very beginning.
At twenty in his previous life, Lianshan Xin hadn't even seen a youth activity center.
That was why, in this life, he had always known to draw close to the Imperial Court and the Nine Heavens.
He didn't expect the Imperial Court to hand him enormous benefits. With a great tree at his back, he could gather the benefits himself.
And that was exactly how