The relationship between Ning Que and Ye Hongyu had always been very subtle ever since they met many years ago. It was because they had felt irreconcilable hatred for each other and also fought side by side.
Before the Rite to Light, he went to the Divine Hall of Judgement to see Ye Hongyu, and she did him a favor. Ning Que was still grateful and wanted to pay her back, so he answered her question sincerely.
Which was more important, faith or revenge? Ning Que knew that Ye Hongyu was practical, just like himself. Then her question must point to something specifically, but what was it?
"After you and Haotian left, the Abbey Dean came to Peach Mountain." Ye Hongyu explained, "The Hierarch seemed to submit himself to the rule of the Abbey Dean, but actually Taoism is still in the balance of power. Long Qing has become very powerful. All these things bother me."
Ning Que said, "So you chose to leave Peach Mountain."