"Could it be that Fellow Daoist Wei takes me for some fool, one who would still overestimate himself and try to ambush you after learning that you killed Senior Purple-Faced...?"
Hearing Wei Tu's question, Jianglingzi's heart skipped a beat. His left hand, held behind his back, trembled slightly as well, and his bearing of a senior expert nearly fell apart on the spot. He gave a bitter laugh, using these words to show his sincerity.
As his words fell.
Wei Tu's gaze softened somewhat.
He could naturally tell that Jianglingzi's cultivation was now the same as his own, merely Integrated Body Early Stage. It was unlikely that he would dare come alone to intercept and deal with him.
It was simply that this move was far too abnormal, and Wei Tu could not help but remain cautious.
"Then what does Senior Jianglingzi mean?"
Wei Tu continued questioning with narrowed eyes, though his tone had become considerably gentler.
Back when Jianglingzi descended to the lower realm, he had given Wei Tu much guidance and support in the Spirit Transformation realm. Although his purpose had been to deal with Ghost Shadow Palace and the Mist Ghost Clan behind it, the favor of nurturing him had been real enough.
After Wei Tu ascended to the Spirit Realm, Jianglingzi had also protected and sheltered him on several occasions. The quota for the Stone Cocoon Secret Realm had likewise been an opportunity Jianglingzi personally handed to him.
Now that Jianglingzi bore no hostility, there was naturally no need for Wei Tu to fall out with him outright and make an enemy for no reason.
"My purpose in coming here... well, it is nothing particularly special. Frankly speaking, it is simply selfishness at work. After all, Fellow Daoist Wei is someone I know well, and also