Even when interacting with Wen Nian, Chiluo remained utterly vigilant.
"So you still mean to say you didn't know that Song Lili was the 'Goddess' as described by the Xuan Clan?"
"I didn't know. I also don't believe such absurd things."
Wen Nian said,
"There are many inexplicable things in this world, but you aren't Song Lili, and neither am I. She might have many astonishing aspects, but in my view... her astonishment is limited. Honestly, there are more remarkable people in the world than you could imagine. Lili... is actually too ordinary."
"..."
"Let me guess again why the Xuan Clan's witch told you such things... I think, they are after peace and survival."
Wen Nian sighed,
"When you discovered where the Xuan Clan people lived, did you bring soldiers? How many? How many weapons did the soldiers have? What was their attitude like? Was it enough to intimidate the Xuan Clan people secluded in the mountains?"
"Are you suggesting they told me this just to save their lives?"
