Chapter 589: The End of the Conference

The sudden turn of events left Ye Zhilin stunned. She instinctively looked toward Ye Fei, who, in turn, glanced at the corner where the commotion had started. A faint smile played on his lips as he recognized the group from the Yue Lai Inn.

As for why they were so eager to push Ye Zhilin as the leader, Ye Fei had a pretty good idea. These people had witnessed his strength firsthand, and their fear and respect for him naturally led them to try and curry favor.

He had threatened them that day, and while they feared him, they also harbored some resentment. If he became the alliance leader, that resentment would fester like a thorn in their side.

By nominating Ye Zhilin instead, they killed two birds with one stone: they ingratiated themselves with Ye Fei while avoiding the discomfort of having him as their leader.