After hearing Xuan Yuanjun's explanation, Huang Xiao felt that this was how it should have been.
Even if Senior Xuanyuan had changed somewhat after what he had experienced back then, he was unlikely to disregard the bigger picture.
After all, even the other evil and demonic Various Domains could join forces. The personal grudge between Xu Zhiru and him was hardly worth mentioning.
Only if Xu Zhiru had some other serious problem would Senior Xuanyuan strike to kill.
"So you're saying he did that back then on that bastard's orders?" Ji Xuanying asked.
"That's right." Xuan Yuanjun nodded. "Back then, I wondered where Xu Zhiru had found the nerve to plot against me. Now it all makes sense. With Longevity Daoist behind him, he naturally had no fear of me."
"It's very possible that bastard controlled him too, leaving him no choice," Ji Shidao said.
"Yes, that's very likely." Xuan Yuanjun smiled. "Xu Zhiru was at Longevity Daoist's mercy. After all, killing him would be as easy as turning over a hand for Longevity Daoist. To stay alive, he naturally had to stake his life in Longevity Daoist's service."
"It's a pity he still escaped," Huang Xiao sighed. "If we could have captured him, perhaps we could have learned more secrets. That should help us unravel the grand formation."
"If this old man could capture him so easily, would he still be Longevity Daoist?" Xuan Yuanjun said.
"What do you mean?" Ji Xuanying's expression shifted slightly.
"Don't misunderstand. I don't mean that Xu Zhiru became Longevity Daoist's puppet. He's quite strong, so turning him into a puppet wouldn't be very realistic for Longevity Daoist." Xuan Yuanjun explained, "Before I made my move, Xu Zhiru had already left the Radiant Sun Sect."
"Oh?" Ji Xuanying asked in surprise. "Could your operation