False History, above the celestial canopy.
Lu Yang withdrew his consciousness and slowly opened his eyes, only to see the World Honored One with his palms pressed together, gazing at him deeply. A smile immediately appeared on his face.
"How did it go?"
The World Honored One showed no embarrassment at having begged for mercy, as though he had wiped away spit from his own face. In this world, the only person who could make him feel awkward was Butian Que.
Lu Yang did not beat around the bush. Smiling, he said, "That senior said that after this matter is over, you will need to study in his academy for a hundred thousand years and properly wash away the crooked airs you picked up in the Light Sea over the years. It seems he no longer holds those old matters against you, so you need not worry anymore."
"That is good."
The World Honored One revealed a faint smile as well. He then lifted his eyes to meet Lu Yang's, and each saw the other's thoughts reflected within them.
Did the World Honored One truly fear Si Sui?
Not really.
He was certainly wary, but not to the point of fear. After all, if they truly wished to deal with Chu Sheng, winning him over was practically a necessary condition.
Thus, the World Honored One had never been concerned that Si Sui would turn hostile after emerging. The reason he had deliberately asked Lu Yang to pass on a message, taking the initiative to beg for mercy and show weakness, was more to display his attitude. After all, he would soon be changing ships; naturally, there had to be a new way of getting along, and the old style had to be cast aside.
"Senior, do you truly not intend