I Have a Sword - Chapter 1417: The Weakest in the Family

Joining the Old Lands... Ye Guan fell silent.

Sui Gujin continued, "There are many benefits to joining the Old Lands. First of all, we'll become allies. Your people will be able to cultivate there, where their progress will be at least dozens of times faster than it is now.

"In addition, we'll have an alliance. Everything will be shared between us; we'll rise and fall together. Don't you think that's greatly beneficial for you, considering your current situation?"

Ye Guan stared deeply at Sui Gujin and asked, "What about the future?"

Sui Gujin smiled. "We can worry about the future when it comes."

Ye Guan was at a loss for words.

"I know what you're worried about. You're afraid of being taken advantage of by me, aren't you?" Sui Gujin asked.

"That's not what I'm trying to say," Ye Guan replied with a smile.

"It is. You're cautious of me, afraid that I might betray you."

Ye Guan chuckled awkwardly. "Not to that extent...