"Now I understand."
Only then did Little Fish relax somewhat. She thought for a while before asking, "Since you two wish to investigate him, why not go to the Divine Tomb Sect? I mean, the Xueting branch sect?"
Uncle Cockscomb smiled. "Li Tianming was recommended by the branch sect. Naturally, they would speak well of him. As for us, we naturally wish to begin among the common folk and understand him from many angles. At present, the branch sect does not know we have arrived, so we ask Miss Little Fish to keep this confidential for us."
"Mm-hmm, no problem." Little Fish nodded obediently.
"Seeing how nervous Miss Little Fish is, may I boldly ask whether that Li Tianming is Miss Little Fish's beloved?" The fair-faced young master asked with a candid smile.
Little Fish froze for a moment, then shook her head. "Not at all. At most, we are friends, and rivals as well! I am from Xueting's native Xiao Imperial Clan."
Hearing this, Uncle Cockscomb nodded to the fair-faced young master, indicating that this point had been confirmed. Clearly, Uncle Cockscomb knew Xueting's general structure. The branch sect's sect leader stood above the local natives, and the two sides held a certain rivalry.
Upon hearing that Little Fish was not Li Tianming's beloved, a faint ripple stirred deep in the fair-faced young master's eyes. He said to Uncle Cockscomb, "If you ask me, the main sect's rules ought to be changed. A genius like Miss Little Fish should be recommended to the main sect even if she is not from the Divine Tomb branch sect. After all, we are all subjects of the Divine Tomb Seat."
"What Lord Divine Officer says is right!" Uncle Cockscomb nodded, then smiled at Little Fish again. "Would Miss be willing to develop