As soon as the black clothed middle aged man left, Shentu Yanran immediately stopped concealing her emotions, and she revealed a wisp of anger.

Chen Xi noticed all of this, and he couldn’t help but ask. “What? Would they dare to use force if you’re unwilling to join the Divine Institute?”

Shentu Yanran shook her head and said, “This matter isn’t as simple as you think it is. If it’s merely joining the Divine Institute to cultivate, then I wouldn’t refuse like this. But the Divine Institute’s objectives aren’t so simple.”

“Oh?” Chen Xi’s brows raised. “What do you mean?”

“To put it simply, the Divine Institute intends to seize this opportunity to bring my Shentu Clan into its side and become its vassal.” Shentu Yanran ordered her thoughts and said slowly, “In other words, if I really join the Divine Institute, then while it seemed to be inconsequential, in the eyes of the outside world, it would mean that my Shentu Clan has already joined the Divine Institute’s side.”

Only now did Chen Xi come to an understanding, and he couldn’t help but frown. “Then what do those great figures of your Shentu Clan think about this matter?”

Shentu Yanran laughed coldly and said, “Them? They naturally wish for nothing more than to partner up with the Divine Institute. After all, the Divine Institute is...