431: The game behind

In the top-floor room of Yaochi Pavilion, Hongxiu was still dressed in her captivating attire, with large areas of fair skin exposed, making hearts flutter.

Leaning back in her chair, she crossed her jade-like legs, her long, slender, fair legs smooth and rounded, making one's heart ripple.

A faint smile appeared on her face, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with springtime charm, as if they could hook out a person's soul.

"Zhou Alchemist, here to buy information again?"

Her captivating voice echoed in the room, light and soft, like a whisper in the ear, full of temptation.

No matter what actions she took or what words she spoke, this woman was incredibly seductive, making people's imaginations run wild.

Zhou Luo's heart was as still as water; he seemed accustomed to her methods and sat down across from her unhurriedly.

"Hongxiu Daoist friend, I want to know who is behind the Crimson Light Sect?"

He looked at her pair of soul-capturing beautiful eyes, his expression calm, his voice showing no ripple of emotion.

Such a direct question made Hongxiu's smile freeze for a moment, but it quickly returned. She teased, "I didn't expect someone like Zhou Alchemist, who rarely leaves his home, would be curious about these things?"

Based on her understanding of him, logically, he shouldn't pay attention to such matters. Did the sky come out from the west today?

Zhou Luo said seriously, "My children are all in the Azure Origin Sect. Now that war is imminent, as a Father, I naturally must protect them."

If possible, he did not want to participate in this great war.

If it weren't for his children and his plans, he could even hide in the Azure Origin Sect to avoid the storm.

Anyway, even if the Crimson Light Sect won, given his status, the other party wouldn't make things difficult for him.

It was merely a change in ruler; it wouldn't have much impact on ordinary people like them.

Hongxiu's heart trembled slightly, knowing that the other party was speaking the truth.

That year, she first realized that he was different from what she had imagined. In the following years, he came many times to buy information, which gradually made her discover the unique charm of the man before her.

He was steady and cautious, yet not timid or hesitant; when facing some matters, he would even take the initiative to attack.

Furthermore, his actions were decisive, and he considered the entire matter extremely thoroughly.

In these years, he had quietly established himself in the Heavenly Pavilion, almost controlling most of the power, and made his affiliated industries flourish.

Behind this seemingly simple facade, it was actually inseparable from his planning.

Hongxiu still admired him greatly. Leaning back in her chair, she smiled and looked at him, "Zhou Alchemist is indeed a good Father."

"So, about the information?" Zhou Luo countered.

Whether he was a good Father was another matter; the key was to know who was standing behind the Crimson Light Sect.

If the other party's background was sufficiently powerful, he might even choose to defect to the other side with his wives, concubines, and children.

Anyway, he had no grudge against the other party, provided, of course, that the other party hadn't discovered that he had kill Qi Chuan.

Thinking of this, Zhou Luo recalled Shangguan Qianxue, who had hidden the truth for him back then.

Now, after that Ruins, Shangguan Qianxue had also gained her Revered Master's trust and was now at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage Realm, furthermore serving as an Inner Sect Elder, her status much higher than Zhou Changle and the others.

If he really had to join the Crimson Light Sect, then this hidden danger must be removed.

An idea flashed through Zhou Luo's mind.

"Of course, but Zhou Alchemist must provide something of equal value," Hongxiu looked at him with a smile.

Although she admired him, business was business; accounts still had to be settled properly.

Zhou Luo took out a storage ring without hesitation. "The things inside should be enough for me to know two pieces of information, right?"

Nowadays, he could truly be said to be rolling in wealth, rich enough to rival a city.

He could still casually take out a bit of money to buy information.

Hongxiu's index finger moved slightly, and the storage ring floated before her. After she scanned it with her Divine Sense, her smile immediately became warm.

"Behind the Crimson Light Sect is said to be the Ninth Prince. Of course, I cannot guarantee the information is 100% accurate, but there's a high probability that he is providing support."

"Then, Zhou Alchemist, what is your second piece of information?"

Clearly, the Yaochi Pavilion behind Hongxiu had obtained the answer Zhou Luo most urgently needed through various means.

Zhou Luo's expression froze upon hearing this answer, and his heart sank slightly.

Ninth Prince Long Yu?

Why would he suddenly support the Crimson Light Sect in attacking the Azure Origin Sect?

With his current power and strength, does he still need to participate in such matters?

In an instant, numerous doubts surged in his heart.

Clearly, the Ninth Prince's support for the Crimson Light Sect greatly exceeded Zhou Luo's expectations.

No wonder the Crimson Light Sect was determined to fight the Azure Origin Sect to the end this time.

However, since Hongxiu knew about this, the Azure Origin Sect couldn't possibly be unaware.

In this situation, what would they do?

Thinking up to this point, Zhou Luo looked at Hongxiu before him and asked his second question.

"Where does the Azure Origin Sect's confidence lie?"

Hearing this, Hongxiu raised an eyebrow.

She had originally thought his question would lean towards the Ninth Prince, but she hadn't expected him to ask about the Azure Origin Sect.

It must be said that Zhou Luo's question was extremely clever.

Now, after the Azure Origin Sect learned that the Ninth Prince was behind the Crimson Light Sect, they still chose to accept the challenge, so they must have other backing.

If he could figure this out, he would be able to make better choices.

Facing Zhou Luo's words, Hongxiu smiled helplessly. "Currently, we don't know who is behind the Azure Origin Sect, but just as you thought, they definitely have plans."

This answer did not satisfy Zhou Luo. He said in a deep voice, "This doesn't count as one piece of information."

The Azure Origin Sect clearly wouldn't reveal their trump card so easily; behind them, there was likely a deeper scheme.

"Of course, you can continue to ask," Hongxiu said indifferently.

"Are Dragon Cloudfrost and Dragon Yunting in the Azure Origin Sect?" Zhou Luo asked another crucial question.

Long Yu had finally become the Ninth Prince, yet he was mobilizing such a large force and openly supporting a Sect to launch a regional war; he must have something he desires.

What could make him so eager to attack the Azure Origin Sect?

Zhou Luo could only think of the siblings Dragon Cloudfrost and Dragon Yunting.

It seems these siblings must still possess something that Long Yu fears; otherwise, he wouldn't be so urgent.

Hongxiu's eyes flashed, and a hint of a serious expression suddenly appeared on her face.

She straightened up, no longer crossing her legs, and looked at Zhou Luo seriously. "Are you sure you want to ask this question?"

"Aren't you worried this will bring you a fatal disaster?"

Once Long Yu knew that Zhou Luo was involved in the matter concerning Dragon Cloudfrost and Dragon Yunting, things would not be as simple as imagined.

The wrath of a Prince, even the Azure Origin Sect might not dare to bear it, let alone Zhou Luo.

But Zhou Luo said with certainty, "I am sure."