Zhao Yi played the sympathy card, immediately causing Gu Shirou's sympathy to overflow. She knew full well what the situation of low-level cultivators was like, but the Heavenly Dao was unfair; only those who forged ahead through adversity would receive the favor of the Heavenly Dao. This was an indisputable fact in the world of cultivation.
After hearing Zhao Yi put it that way, her anger subsided, and she could only say, "Then why do you think my refusal was wrong? How do you know they don't have an ulterior motive?"
Only then did Zhao Yi realize that Gu Shirou was afraid the Treasure Pavilion harbored a hidden agenda. The Treasure Pavilion was a colossal entity, and none of the surrounding forces could contend with it; they had no need to seek out allies at all.
Chapter 179