Ye Jinghong's words changed Great Kui's expression.
Ye Jinghong was not trying to scare it. It had been the one to mention a Hongmen Banquet first; she had merely followed its lead.
Ye Jinghong was right. Even if this truly was a Hongmen Banquet, if we fought to the death, we could probably take out at least half of their Kuis.
It truly had to weigh whether doing so was worth it.
Of course, perhaps they really had some means of resisting the Soul Devourer Weapon, but there was no way they could protect every single Kui.
Who didn't know how to pick on the weak?
After falling silent, Great Kui began to laugh.
"I was merely joking with Mr. Jiang. Who would have thought you would take it seriously?" Great Kui said, somewhat awkwardly.
I said coldly, "We aren't familiar with each other. I think it's best not to make jokes like that. We are all the sort who take things seriously, and some words, once spoken, can easily cause unnecessary misunderstandings."
"Yes, yes. I was presumptuous." Though Great Kui said so, there was a trace of resentment in its eyes.
Ye Jinghong said, "Enough. There's no need for any more nonsense. We've met you, and we've been your guests. We have important matters to attend to, so we need to leave. We'll have to trouble Great Kui to see us off. With you escorting us, I imagine your ghostly descendants won't dare act recklessly."
"What? You're leaving already?" Great Kui immediately grew nervous, as though our departure would bring it enormous trouble.
Ye Jinghong frowned. "What, are we not allowed to leave?"
Great Kui hurriedly said, "Not at all, not at all. I merely feel that you're leaving too hastily. I haven't even had the chance to fulfill