Chapter 826: Deliberate Deception

He was not like Shang Ningyi, who insisted on obtaining something that was not his even though he knew it would not work.

He had helped Shang Ningyi simply because there was no clear distinction between good and evil between Shang Ningyi and Qian Jiyun.

Furthermore, he disliked Qian Jiyun, who had a personality that infuriated him. Hence, what was wrong with helping Shang Ningyi deal with the people he hated?

However, the situation changed. Qian Jiyun might have someone who could be the successor of the inter-plane travelers.

"So you're saying we have to be on good terms with Lord Qian in the future?" the guardian asked.

They had always been on Shang Ningyi's side. Their sudden desire to befriend Qian Jiyun might make him suspect that they had ulterior motives—that they were getting closer to them to attack again.

Besides, befriending Qian Jiyun would not be that easy.