Chapter 331: Untrustworthy Allies (1/2)

Chen Wentian was about to ask something else when he sensed an unexpected presence. He looked at the door and tensed. Another immortal had arrived, someone strong. He frowned when he realized who it was and looked at the two female immortals questioningly.

“Do not be alarmed. It was us who invited her. Orders from our abbotesses, you understand.” Gui Li said, “Come in, Immortal Gentle Lotus…”

It was indeed her. He didn't want to see her but he didn't have a choice in the matter.

Gong Liyun strode in and glanced around the room before settling her eyes on him. Her gaze did not have any hostility and was instead filled with a mix of unwillingness and regret.

Chen Wentian instinctively grabbed Long Yifei and held her behind him protectively.

Gong Liyun laughed wryly, “Don’t be silly. I’m not here to fight you.”

“Indeed.” Gui Li said and her partner Zhu Yao’er nodded as well.

There was a brief awkward silence as Chen Wentian eyed all three female immortals. It seemed that they had been communicating with each other while he was gone. He didn’t like it that they had done such things behind his back especially since Gong Liyun was partially responsible for the crisis in the first place.

“That’s right.” Zhu Yao’er answered the question that he did not vocalize, “We negotiated with Immortal Gong and we have come to a beneficial agreement.”

“What kind of agreement?” He asked suspiciously.

“I will help you.” Gong Liyun answered. She ignored his incredulous look. “I will use my influence and power in the subcontinent to sweep this matter away. News of Long Yifei joining the Virtuous Order will be completely suppressed. I will not spare any resources to make this happen. The common people will soon forget that such a thing never happened while those whose memory cannot be influenced, I will force into keeping quiet.”

Chen Wentian scoffed, “What about the other Spirit Kings?”

Gong Liyun nodded, “As you know, two of them intended to help you originally so they won’t be a problem. Little Ming Mu wasn’t really on Abbotess Liang’s side either. He was just trying to cause trouble. The other kings and I will punish him and keep him in line. You don’t have to worry.”

“I appreciate the gesture but you’re not exactly a person I would trust anytime soon.” He said. He then looked at the Gui Li, “Your side is willing to trust her?”

Gui Li answered affirmatively, “We do. She managed to convince us adequately.”

“But she used to be a member of the Sororal Order!”

“We know but she was expelled.”

“And that’s enough?” He asked incredulously.

Gui Li looked at Gong Liyun and then back at him, “She revealed to us the consequences of her expulsion and we were able to verify certain facts and events that occurred. She has much more to lose with the reds, I assure you.”

Chen Wentian was still unconvinced and remained obstinate.

Seeing this, Gong Liyun twirled her fingers and a cloth sack appeared in her hand. The sack levitated to the nearby table and was emptied of its contents. A large number of spiritual crystals fell out, most of them were yellow, but a few were a brilliant green.

“…”