Dili Youjie had fought alongside him throughout the slaughter. Even as he heard Chen Yang's laughter, he knew it couldn't be trusted. How could he trust the smile on Chen Yang's face? He now understood that Chen Yang was nothing but a venomous serpent hiding behind a grin. Fear gripped him, and he bowed repeatedly before following behind.0

However, Chen Yang wanted Dili Youjie to be afraid. He showed an expression of satisfaction as he said, "General Dili, thanks for pointing out who's the guilty ones and helping with purging. I have already sent men to spread the news throughout the city so that your name can be praised far and wide!"0

Dili Youjie knew that there was no escaping the burden of being seen as the one who sided with the easterners and slaughtered the families and shamans. Gritting his teeth, he replied harshly, "Lord Chen, rest assured! With this stock of spirit items and grain,...0