Resentment flashed across Cihang's face, then he lowered his eyes and resumed his obedient manner.
But Zhunti caught that fleeting look.
A bold idea took shape in his mind.
Looks like Cihang even resents Yuanshi. What if I recruited him into the Western Sect?
Once the thought appeared, it grew wildly. Zhunti could no longer suppress it.
He did not act in haste, though.
With Lord Yuanshi right there, he might not be able to recruit Cihang at all.
And if all that scheming brought him only Cihang while risking Yuanshi's wrath, it would hardly be worth it.
Zhunti searched the Exposition Sect disciples with his eyes.
I heard Randeng joined the Exposition Sect. He's deputy sect master in name, but its direct disciples treat him like a steward. I wonder if he's interested.
Randeng seemed to sense someone watching him. He looked around and found, to his surprise, that it was Zhunti, who even smiled at him.
Randeng did not know what to make of it, but he smiled back.
I hear True Person Huang Long isn't valued either. They might all be willing to join my Western Sect.
Yuanshi really is a good man~ If I can recruit people from the Exposition Sect, what about the Interception Sect?
Zhunti looked toward the Interception Sect disciples, and Duobao caught his eye at once.
So fair and plump—what an auspicious sight. He belongs in my Western Sect.
But his face soon fell.
Duobao was already a Quasi-Saint. Why would he go to the impoverished West?
Alas, I've probably missed my chance~
Zhunti felt as though he had lost something precious, and tears streamed down his face.
Everyone present was baffled and could not help looking over.
"It's nothing. Carry on fighting. I just remembered something upsetting."
Seeing Zhunti sob so