Chapter 4524: Attempting to Build Relations Rejected; Zhong Yuan's Speculations and Schemes

Sensing Jiang Yunran's somewhat distant attitude.

A strange glint also flashed in Zhong Yuan's eyes.

Then his face still revealed a faint smile as he said.

"I know Miss Jiang has doubts in her heart."

"But Miss Jiang need not be so wary."

"I do not intend to do anything to you, nor do I want to seize what you have obtained."

Zhong Yuan's face constantly bore a gentle smile.

As if naturally able to give people a sense of trust.

If it were anyone else, they would absolutely quickly be able to generate trust toward him.

However, Jiang Yunran would not be so naive.

Actually, even if Zhong Yuan had not acted.

She also might not necessarily have been suppressed by Meng Huang Xuan Yi.

So strictly speaking, Zhong Yuan's intervening to help when seeing injustice appeared somewhat meddlesome instead.

However, one does not strike a smiling face.

Zhong Yuan had at any rate acted to help.

Jiang Yunran was also not that kind of unreasonable person.

So she glanced at Zhong Yuan and also said: "Many thanks for Sir's intervention."

"If there is a chance later, I will repay the favor."

After speaking, Jiang Yunran turned and was about to leave.

Seeing this, even Zhong Yuan's expression was slightly stunned.

Before, he had manifested a mortal form, walked the world, manifested holiness and spread the doctrine.

He had also acted to help quite a few people.

Which one of them was not grateful to the core?

Even the Four Dharma Protectors of Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning were all originally recipients of his help.

In the end they followed him wholeheartedly and became the Dharma Protectors of the Human Dao Teaching.

But facing this Jiang Yunran, although she displayed politeness.

She actually had an extremely great sense of distance.

Basically not willing to have anything to do with him.

This was the first time Zhong Yuan had encountered this kind of situation.

This made his gaze slightly deepen.

This woman is not easily influenced.

However, Zhong Yuan did not know.

The reason Jiang Yunran was like this was because her heart would no longer be moved by other men.

"Miss Jiang, wait a moment..." Zhong Yuan spoke again.

Jiang Yunran's steps paused, her willow brows slightly furrowed.

She knew, things were indeed not that simple.

"What other matter?" Jiang Yunran turned her head, indifferently said.

Zhong Yuan also spoke with a serious tone.

"Just now that group of Heavenly Human Race people retreated, but it is hard to guarantee they won't watch Miss from the dark and scheme again."

"Miss Jiang acting alone on this Fallen God Island is still somewhat dangerous."

"Why not travel together with my Human Dao Teaching? If danger is encountered, there can also be someone to look after you."

Zhong Yuan spoke gently and appropriately, also without the slightest scheming or ill intent, appearing very sincere.

Jiang Yunran slightly shook her head and said: "Many thanks for the kind intention, but it is unnecessary."

"If there is danger, there are still people from the Heavenly Edict Immortal Dynasty."

These words spoken, it was already a refusal.

However, Zhong Yuan had not yet said anything.

The Rain Dharma Protector at the side finally could not hold back and spoke up in a sharp rebuke.

"What do you mean by this attitude!"

"My Teaching Master my lord, out of kind intentions, acted to help."

"Even because of this, he offended the Heavenly Human Race."

"You not properly giving thanks is one thing, but you still refuse with this kind of attitude."

"Is it because the Teaching Master my lord's attitude was too good, letting you treat him so casually!"

The Rain Dharma Protector was the only woman among the Four Dharma Protectors of Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning.

Back then, she was also saved by Zhong Yuan, and from then on followed him wholeheartedly.

At this moment, the Rain Dharma Protector's face showed anger; in her eyes looking at Jiang Yunran, jealousy faintly surged.

Jiang Yunran possessed beauty that could topple cities, clear and peerless, like a secluded orchid in a mountain valley; she could be called a rare beauty in the world.

Zhong Yuan acted to help Jiang Yunran.

Making the Rain Dharma Protector's heart jealous beyond measure.

What made her even more jealous and hateful was.

Even with Jiang Yunran's such cold attitude, Zhong Yuan still did not get angry, as if he were indulging her.

"Protector Yu, there's no need for this," Zhong Yuan said, waving his hand.

"But, Cult Master my lord..." Protector Yu bit her silver teeth slightly.

Jiang Yunran said, "I've said it before — if there's a chance, I will repay the favor."

"Furthermore, you're willing to lend a hand, and I thank you for that."

"But that doesn't mean I necessarily need your help."

Jiang Yunran was still quite polite, her words relatively tactful.

If put more bluntly, it would be:

Zhong Yuan and the others taking the initiative to help gave a bit of a self-deluded, presumptuous feeling.

"You..."

Raging anger surged in Protector Yu's eyes.

Zhong Yuan waved his hand, then shook his head and smiled faintly.

"It seems Miss Jiang has some misunderstanding about me, and also about the Human Dao Sect."

"Our Human Dao Sect is by no means some crooked, heretical faction."

"Miss Jiang should surely know of the Human Sovereign, no?"

Zhong Yuan's words made Jiang Yunran's eyes flicker.

She had naturally heard of the Human Sovereign's deeds.

"You mean, your Human Dao Sect..." Jiang Yunran said.

"Correct. I uphold the Human Sovereign's will, and aim to glorify and spread the Human Sovereign's spiritual ideals."

"So, my helping Miss Jiang does indeed have selfish motives."

"I hope Miss Jiang afterwards can help spread our Human Dao Sect's ideals."

"If it were someone else this time, I would still lend a hand."

"After all, in this world, heroes like the Human Sovereign are still far too few."

"I merely hope to become one among them."

When Zhong Yuan spoke these words, his tone was sincere.

One could say anyone might be infected by it.

However, Jiang Yunran always felt something was off.

This Zhong Yuan — is he the so-called Human Sovereign's successor?

Seeming to see that Jiang Yunran's eyes still held doubt.

Zhong Yuan shook his head slightly: "Never mind. Since Miss Jiang still has misgivings, we won't force it."

"Then we'll take our leave." Jiang Yunran didn't want to linger here long.

Her figure also crossed the sky and departed.

Watching Jiang Yunran's departing back.

Protector Yu finally couldn't hold back and spoke: "Cult Master my lord, this woman is really too ungrateful."

Her tone carried indignant resentment.

Zhong Yuan's expression remained unchanged, only his gaze grew even deeper.

"This woman is not simple."

"Cult Master my lord means..." Protector Feng at the side said.

"She seems not to be subject to the rule suppression of this world." Zhong Yuan said.

"Could it be related to the treasure this woman obtained?" Protector Lei on the other side guessed.

Zhong Yuan shook his head slightly: "It shouldn't be that simple."

"And I have a hunch — this woman might just be an opportunity."

"An opportunity to resolve the predicament of the forces trapped on Fallen God Island."

Zhong Yuan's eyes held depth.

Jiang Yunran not being suppressed by this world's pressure gave rise to guesses in his heart.

Originally he acted to establish a connection with Jiang Yunran.

If he could make her develop a sliver of goodwill, subsequent matters would be far more convenient.

He could use Jiang Yunran to thoroughly figure out Fallen God Island's secrets.

Alas, Jiang Yunran's attitude was somewhat beyond Zhong Yuan's expectations.

Toward him she was completely indifferent, even highly wary.

"Then Cult Master my lord, what should we do next?" Protector Lei at the side asked.

Zhong Yuan's gaze shifted darkly, then he said.

"Protector Feng, Protector Yu, you two secretly continue monitoring this woman's movements, report the situation at any time."

"Remember, don't draw her attention."

"Protector Lei, Protector Dian, you two come with this seat to the Jing clan and Yao clan."

Upon arriving at Fallen God Island, Zhong Yuan had naturally obtained much intelligence.

Discovering that among Fallen God Island's five great clans, the Jing clan and Yao clan seemed not too fond of the Jun clan.

These two clans were the most suitable entry points.