Volume 4

238 Song Lu’s Deal

Song Lu did not want to hear me continue. She waved a hand and said, “There’s no need to talk about all that. What’s past is past, and I’m living quite well now as Du Yue’s High Priest in the Gate of Heaven. I have power over everyone else here, and it’s much better than when I was in the Western District.”

Seeing the rush of emotion in her eyes, I stopped talking. There’s no use in rushing things. She must have been through so much pain.

I decided to change the subject instead. “Since you’re the High Priest in this Palace of Cold Blood, you must be on the same side as Du Yue now. Do you know what her goal is?”

Song Lu smiled. “Li Shen, you’ve said it yourself. Since I’m on the same side as Du Yue now, do you think I’ll tell you that? Why are you guys here anyway? As the High Priest in the Palace of Cold Blood, I can’t let...