Qu Jianlei was rendered speechless by that answer.
Back when he had been active in the Asteroid Belt near that Transit Star, he had issued Protection Cards during the conflict between the two major forces.
But later, before completing all the protection arrangements, he had changed identities and disappeared.
He had to acknowledge that karmic connection.
As for why they had guessed that Hongjingtian was also part of Digital Phantom, it was because that identity had once saved Rhine.
Qu Jianlei no longer had much of a reaction to people guessing his identity.
As he grew stronger and more influential, this sort of thing was perfectly normal. It really could not withstand the scrutiny of someone determined enough.
Besides, given how wildly popular Digital Phantom was now, it was worth others' careful consideration.
After receiving the reply, Shui Xisheng looked at Keli and said enviously, "Your luck is really quite good, sir."
"Digital Phantom said for you to wait here for the time being."
Not long afterward, Qu Jianlei and Jing Yuexin arrived together.
However, the latter had changed her appearance. Ordinary people would never recognize that this plain-looking woman was the one who had stunned the entire Empire.
Though Keli had appeared quite composed before Shui Xisheng, that was only because he had confidence in his own cultivation.
Faced with the man and woman said to be from Digital Phantom, he still could not hide his nervousness. After all, a person's reputation cast a long shadow.
Keli rose to his feet and respectfully said, "Greetings, my lords... how should I address you?"
Yet even that drew a trace of dissatisfaction from Jing Yuexin.
She gave him an indifferent glance, released a faint aura, and snorted softly. "It's been a long time since I've seen someone with such nerve."
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