Lan Zaitian suffered from a heart illness.
But he could not easily disclose his heart illness to others, as there were too many concerns involved, and the relationship between him and Li Laixiang was nothing more than mutual exploitation; just as he knew what Li Laixiang was up to, Li Laixiang was also clear about his objectives, yet both parties never broke through this barrier of unspoken understanding.
Because they knew that once certain things were exposed, there would be no turning back, like true comrades on a thievish vessel, locked in by an unbreakable bond.
He did not want to provoke that excessively greedy Daoist Sect, and Li Laixiang also did not wish to be overly entangled with such native forces. Everything had continued for many years, somewhat fragile yet persistently maintained, but now, as the new Capital Commandant took office, he vaguely sensed a dangerous aura.
