He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, suppressing the shock, understanding, killing intent, and ambition churning in his chest all at once.
He turned to face Ye Wushang, solemnly cupped his fists, and bowed.
"Brother Ye, I, Qing Chen, will remember your guidance today. Please also convey my thanks to Heavenly Shu True Lord and Shushan."
His bow was utterly sincere.
He would remember this favor.
To him, this secret guidance on fusing rules and developing Rules Killing Moves was worth far more than a supreme-grade magic treasure.
This was truly a key that could transform his combat strength and let him seek a higher Great Dao!
It was nothing short of parting the clouds to reveal the sun.
"Hey!"
Ye Wushang hurriedly stepped aside to avoid the bow and reached out to support Qing Chen, grinning. "Come on, with how close we are? You're treating me like a stranger!"
Free and easy by nature, he disliked such empty formalities most of all. He promptly changed the subject, that battle-hungry gleam returning to his eyes. "By the way, Brother Qing, you're bound to have some fights ahead, right? When it's time to make a move, count me in!
"Great Jin has too many rules. Officials and ministers, twists and turns-without you there, I can't get along with them. It's no fun! I'd rather stick with you."
At this, a genuine smile appeared on Qing Chen's face, and he patted Ye Wushang's shoulder.
"Don't worry. There'll be plenty of chances to unsheathe that divine sword of yours."
He paused, recalling something, and his tone grew slightly teasing. "Oh, right. Though you don't care for such things, I still put your name down for one of our Demon Lotus Sect's Four Great Devil Lord positions. Heavenly Shu True Lord shouldn't mind,