Yao Jin spoke, with a faintly mocking edge to his tone.
Song Ci naturally caught it.
But he merely grinned. "What are you talking about? I didn't get a chance to come at a time like this in previous years..."
"Hm?"
The moment he said this, several Judicators around the temple drew themselves taut.
"My apologies, don't misunderstand."
Song Ci hurriedly apologized, his face full of sincerity. "I've been unwell these past years and recuperating at Clear Tomb Cemetery. Crossing the ocean was truly inconvenient."
"..."
Yao Jin remained expressionless. The records stated that Song Ci excelled at combat and possessed first-rate Body Arts, but lacked intelligence.
Now that he had seen him in person, that did not seem to be the case.
This fellow was not stupid.
"Brother Lu, why haven't I heard of you before?" Yao Jin looked toward the lean young man.
Having altered his face with the Ghost Mask and concealed his aura with the Divine Concealment Cape, Gu Shen had entered the City of Light openly and without disguise.
Although he had already conducted an experiment with Bai Zhu,
from the moment he set foot on the Western Continent,
Gu Shen had still felt somewhat uneasy... The Light Fire Seed and Netherfire had an extraordinary connection, after all. If he were detected, things would turn unpleasant.
But now, he could finally set his mind at ease.
There had been no abnormalities all the way to the temple.
"Dadu and Nagano are brimming with talent, a dazzling profusion of color. I am merely a single green leaf."
Gu Shen modestly said, "I specialize in 'healing.' I happened to do Brother Song a small favor years ago, and when we met along the way, he brought me here. Lu has long admired the City of Light and