Although Ye Chen sensed Zhuo Jun's unusual behavior, he still asked patiently, "What's the suggestion?"
"It's simple. From now on, Brother Ye will be a retainer of the Domain Chief's Mansion. As long as Brother Ye remains loyal to my father, my father will provide sufficient resources for Brother Ye's cultivation," Zhuo Jun said proudly.
Zhuo Jun's words made Ye Chen's face turn gloomy instantly.
After looking Zhuo Jun up and down for a long time, Ye Chen said coldly, "Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Zhuo, but I have no intention of becoming someone's slave for the time being."
"Ye Chen, don't be so shameless. Do you know the situation you're in now?" Zhuo Jun's face turned gloomy instantly. He pointed at Ye Chen and shouted coldly.
Looking at Zhuo Jun, who had completely fallen out with him, Ye Chen was touched. However, he still asked, "My situation?
Does Young Master Zhuo know anything about it? "
"Of course. Since you don't know the situation you're in now, I don't mind reminding you."
Zhuo Jun glanced at Ye Chen and said word by word, "Ye Chen, the golden-robed disciple of the Yuanshi Sect, hooked up with Zhuo Qingyun, the successor of the Domain Chief's Mansion. He led a group of unknown martial artists to secretly attack Phantasmagoria, the Young Clan Leader of the Yan Clan. As a result, Phantasmagoria was completely killed …"
Zhuo Jun said with a complacent expression, "Ye Chen, you should know by now that you have no other choice. Apart from joining my Domain Master's Manor, you can save your life. Choosing any other path will only lead to death."
Ye Chen raised his head and stared at Zhuo Jun in front of him. His face was calm and there was no change in his expression.
"I see." After a long time, Ye Chen let out a long sigh.
At this moment, he finally understood that from the beginning, he had stepped into the trap set by Zhuo Donglai and his son.
Of course, Zhuo Donglai wanted to capture Phantasmagoria to avenge his daughter.
Unfortunately, the Yan Clan and the Domain Leader's Manor had reached an agreement. Even though Zhuo Donglai was a powerful figure in the Domain Leader's Manor, he couldn't do anything to Phantasmagoria.
This was also why Phantasmagoria dared to come to the region city without worrying about any accidents.
But Ye Chen's appearance gave Zhuo Donglai a chance to strike.
Firstly, Ye Chen and Phantasmagoria already had a huge grudge between them, so Ye Chen had every reason to attack Phantasmagoria.
Secondly, Ye Chen was the most famous genius in the domain city recently. He could be the perfect scapegoat for Phantasmagoria's accident.
With Ye Chen as the scapegoat, even if the Yan Clan knew the truth, they would have to bear the consequences themselves.
Of course, as the scapegoat, Ye Chen would have to face the wrath of the entire Yan Clan.
Under these circumstances, Ye Chen had no choice but to rely on Zhuo Donglai and borrow the power of the Domain Leader's Manor to save his life. Even the Yuanshi Sect might not be able to protect Ye Chen in the face of the Yan Clan's wrath.
Zhuo Donglai's move was killing two birds with one stone.
On the one hand, he could kill Phantasmagoria and avoid offending the Yan Clan.
On the other hand, he could also force a genius like Ye Chen to rely on him.
No matter how one looked at it, Zhuo Donglai was the absolute winner in this matter.
"Now you understand. When I invited you to the Domain Lord's Manor, it wasn't because you're a genius, but because I already knew that there was a conflict between you and Yan Yunhuan. I only invited you because I wanted to expose your conflict in front of everyone." Zhuo Jun's tone was ice-cold as he stared at Ye Chen with an arrogant attitude.
"That's a good move. I admire you."
Ye Chen's tone was calm. His gaze suddenly locked onto Zhuo Jun's eyes as he said, "However, with just the two of you, you want me to rely on you? I can only tell you one thing."
Ye Chen looked at Zhuo Jun coldly and said, "You are not worthy."
Having said that, Ye Chen turned around and left.
Zhuo Jun froze on the spot for a moment before reacting. His face revealed a furious expression as he fiercely spat at Ye Chen's back and said, "Bah! You think you have the right to talk about me and my father? Since you don't know how to appreciate kindness, don't blame me for being impolite."
Zhuo Jun looked cold and walked back into the Domain Leader's Manor.
In a huge palace deep in the Domain Leader's Manor, Zhuo Donglai sat alone on a chair with a serious face.
When Zhuo Donglai heard Zhuo Jun coming in, he opened his eyes and looked at Zhuo Jun. He said, "Jun 'er, you came back alone. Did you fail to recruit that boy?"
"Hmph! Ye Chen doesn't know what's good for him."
Zhuo Jun groaned coldly and said, "Father, it's impossible to recruit him. I don't think we should waste our energy on him."
"You're right. If that's the case, go and inform the Yan Clan. Tell them to go to the Yuanshi Sect and capture him. Now that Phantasmagoria is in our hands, the Yan Clan will definitely use him as a punching bag." Zhuo Donglai said indifferently.
When Zhuo Jun heard Zhuo Donglai's order, he hesitated and said, "Father, I don't think that's a good idea. That boy is dead, but only he can cure my sister's poison. If we let the Yan Clan capture him, my sister's poison will be incurable."
"The poison in your sister's body is nothing special. As long as your sister wants to, she can cure the poison. So, you don't have to worry about it. Although Ye Chen doesn't know what's good for him, he is very talented. We can't let him escape. Otherwise, he will be a threat to us in the future." Zhuo Donglai's eyes were filled with murderous intent.
Zhuo Jun felt a chill run down his spine when Zhuo Donglai glanced at him. He didn't dare to object. He nodded and said, "Yes, father. I will take care of it."
…
When Ye Chen left the Domain Leader's Manor, he looked terrible.
He had never thought that the Zhuo Jun father and son, who had been so nice and sincere, would turn out to be such a despicable person.
However, Ye Chen didn't regret what he had done.
There were things that people should do and things that they shouldn't do.
Ye Chen had done it to help his friend. So, even though he had been used by the Zhuo father and son, Ye Chen didn't feel sorry.
However, when he thought of Zhuo Qingyun, Ye Chen suddenly felt a little dazed.
"I wonder if Zhuo Qingyun is with the Zhuo father and son."
This question suddenly popped up in his mind. Ye Chen immediately shook his head and dismissed this possibility from his mind.
No matter what, Ye Chen and Zhuo Qingyun had been through a lot together.
So, Ye Chen didn't believe that Zhuo Qingyun was with the Zhuo father and son to set him up.
Moreover, Ye Chen didn't have the time to care about Zhuo Qingyun's matter. The most important thing for him right now was his own situation.
The Domain City was the territory of the Eastern Region Domain Leader's Manor.
Since Ye Chen had fallen out with the Zhuo father and son, the Zhuo father and son would take revenge on Ye Chen immediately.
At the very least, the Zhuo father and son would lure the Yan Tribe members to the Yuanshi Sect.
Although the Yuanshi Sect was famous, they wouldn't be able to suppress the Yan Tribe members who were enraged.
"Let's go back and get Senior Yue Zimu out. Then, we will leave the Domain City immediately." Ye Chen made up his mind as he walked.