According to the usual thoughts of ordinary people, after learning of the Immortal King's actions, Lin Yi was still willing to stand unconditionally on the Immortal King's side and, in front of the gods of Olympus, directly burn Du Zai's soul to nothingness using a special flame.
This act by Lin Yi indicated that he was siding with the Immortal King, which should have made the Immortal King happy.
But how could the Immortal King be an ordinary person?
He sees farther than anyone else.
The trust he has placed in Lin Yi over the years is merely a facade.
Regardless of whom he deals with, as long as there is any intersection with himself, he is extremely cautious in his attitude, even toward those far less powerful than himself; he treats them as if they are equals.
Living this way is exhausting, but it stabilizes the Immortal King's position.
Associating with Lin Yi, or indeed with anyone, is a game for the Immortal King, a constant strategic maneuvering.
