Jiang Lan just let out a dismissive laugh, then scooped up the injured Song Youwei and quickly departed.
At his current level of strength, he was naturally no match for Eunuch Wei. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had Song Youwei stall for time.
However, he hadn't been wrong earlier. If he was truly determined to leave, Eunuch Wei wouldn't have been able to stop him.
That was why the best solution was to negotiate a truce—they would each stay out of the other's way.
As for the Dao Heart oath he had sworn, it would have no effect whatsoever on the developing situation in Great Xia.
Jiang Lan had plans for Qi Qingxuan and naturally didn't want him to attract any attention too soon. Otherwise, if Qi Qingxuan couldn't develop properly, he'd be unable to contend with Emperor Xia.
When two dragons fought, it created more opportunities for him to play the fisherman and reap the benefits.
"How did things go on your end?"
