Huoyu and Huancang hurriedly agreed. Then they quickened their pace and retreated from the main house, their backs looking somewhat bedraggled.
Huancang had intended to return to the small room in the main courtyard to rest, but Huoyu dragged him to his quarters in the guest courtyard. Only after raising an isolation barrier did he grit his teeth and say:
"Huancang, how could you set me up?"
Huancang flopped down carelessly and said:
"Huoyu, haven't you got that backward? You were the one who set me up first. I merely followed your wishes and brought the person before you, so you could claim credit before God Monarch Taiyi!"
Huoyu choked on the retort. He had indeed intended to make use of Huancang, and now that the other man had exposed it to his face, he could only soften his tone.
"Huancang, you lost that bet to me yourself. I only mentioned it in passing. It really could have been a merit, but who would have thought—"
"Who would have thought things would differ from what you expected? The moment she ascended, she was already a High God. Not only did I kick an iron plate, you're going to be dragged down with me.
Tell me, if we bring High God Ranxi to see God Monarch Taiyi, will it be more of a pleasant surprise for him, or more of a fright? Will Taiyi take his anger out on us? After all, we were the ones who brought her there."
After hearing Huancang's analysis, Huoyu rubbed at his brow and said:
"Huancang, is this the time for you to gloat? When would it not be fine for you to enjoy my misfortune? But right now, you and I are people in the same boat. If I'm unlucky, do you think you