He had always thought that his master would one day reveal the secrets of the Dao Sect to him, perhaps when he won the title of State Preceptor, but he had never imagined that all of it had been in his master's calculations; he had never been regarded as a disciple worthy of inheriting his master's mantle. To Huo Li and Yu Jizi, he might just be a pitifully obedient worm.
A worm sacrificed as soon as the deed was done.
Huo Li's face turned pale, his lips quivering slightly.
Looking at Jin Zijin, he took a long while before he could utter a word.
"How do you expect me to believe you?"
Jin Zijin said, "I am only responsible for telling you these things. Whether you believe them or not is up to you. I'll give you three days to think it over, if you decide, come find me in the city."
Huo Li watched Jin Zijin walk out the door, his heart troubled for a long time.
