"Wei He's three men intended to ambush me, but unfortunately, I killed them in time." Wei He's expression remained calm.
"..." That might fool a child.
Xue Huo was left speechless as she looked at the three Moon Haze scouts lying on the ground, already devoid of life.
After a brief silence, countless doubts swirled in her heart—doubts about Wang Xuan's identity, and doubts about his past.
"Senior Sister, do you trust me?" Wei He asked steadily. "They were merely three Moon Haze sentries. I had no choice but to act."
The facts lay before them, and he had no intention of making excuses.
Yet in anyone's eyes, three mere scouts could not compare to the future Grandmaster prodigy whom their master valued most within the Army Department.
When the two were weighed against each other, there was no question which mattered more.
Xue Huo gave Wei He a deep look, a hundred thoughts churning within her.
No matter what, given Wei He's current status, position, and talent, even if there were minor issues with him, they remained within the range of what could be accepted.
So long as he had not committed some heinous outrage that stirred the wrath of Heaven and the resentment of mankind, then to Li Rong, such talent and bloodline meant everything could be forgiven.
"I'll handle the Moon Haze side for you. But next time, no matter what problem you have, could you notify me first?" Xue Huo's tone was tentative and careful.
"I understand, Second Senior Sister." Wei He nodded earnestly.
Xue Huo fell silent for a moment, then waved her hand.
Several guards in leather armor immediately rushed out from the surrounding forest. With practiced efficiency, they carried away the corpses and dealt with the remaining bloodstains and traces.
"Junior Brother, you