Chapter 322 - 259: The Honored of All Immortals, The Ancestor of all Dao
Chapter 322: Chapter 259: The Honored of All Immortals, The Ancestor of all Dao
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Ultimately, regardless of how much thunderous tactics the emperor before his eyes might exhibit after ascension to the throne, how wisely he might perform, or how heroic his actions, he still was, at the root, just a sixteen-year-old boy.
If he could stay unmoved by the horrific price Pei Xuanjing talked about, if he had no feelings about it and agreed decisively…
Then Pei Xuanjing would be somewhat worried – worried that the other party was playing him or if he was just innately heartless and ungrateful.
Either of these possibilities would reveal how terrible the other party could be, certainly not the type of collaborator Pei Xuanjing wished for.
Pei Xuanjing would rather slow down his plans than to seek a partnership with a cold, ruthless person, because that would leave a major catastrophe.
The emperor’s face showed a struggling, hesitant expression, having trouble making a decision in this moment.
The current emperor recently ascended the throne as a teenager, holding dreams and ambitions within his heart. He desired immortality and was willing to pay the price. But the price Pei Xuanjing spoke of was undoubtedly too heavy, making him struggle to decide.
He wished for immortality, but likewise, he didn’t want to become a tyrant despised by all in the future.
Suddenly, he looked at Pei Xuanjing who seemed tranquil, an idea flashing through his mind, leading him to some crucial points.
“If the plan fails, what would become of you, Master Pei?” He asked Pei Xuanjing solemnly.