Seeing Ye Li accept the cultivation method without showing the slightest sign that anything was amiss.
The Dragon Martial Dao Lord nodded in satisfaction. Then his expression grew solemn, and he faithfully relayed the Jade Purity Pavilion Master's earlier threat:
"...That is the situation. After all, he is a cultivator who is close to becoming a Dao Lord."
"The tallest tree bears the brunt of the wind."
"For your safety, you should try not to leave the prefecture for the time being."
"If something urgent truly requires you to leave, you must let me know beforehand so I can arrange for a protector to accompany you."
"Only then can we leave nothing to chance and ensure your safety!"
His words were earnest, brimming with concern.
If not for that grating lie earlier, the Dragon Martial Dao Lord would have seemed like an exceptionally dependable, kindly elder.
But now, these words sounded decidedly strange.
This was nothing less than house arrest!
Ye Li's thoughts churned, but he let a hint of gratitude show on his face and agreed once more:
"Thank you for your concern, Dao Lord. I understand the gravity of the matter."
"For the time being, I will stay indoors and devote myself to studying this [Dragon Martial Secret Art]!"
Since he had already seen through the Dragon Martial Prefecture Lord's ulterior motives.
The situation was now perfectly clear.
The man was simply using the old sugar-coated bullet trick.
He gave you the finest resources, the best protection, even his own daughter, and treated you like his most precious treasure...
All to make you lose yourself in comfort and pleasure, until you became a captive Myriad Forms breeding boar.
But for Ye Li, who excelled at exploiting information gaps, this was nothing but a reward.
He advanced far too