Perhaps because Qiu Tu's strength was no longer inferior to hers, or perhaps because they had gradually developed feelings for each other over the years they had spent together, Zhao Ji's attitude toward Qiu Tu had become noticeably gentler.
Even so, she had not changed her true nature as the King of Show-Offs.
So, upon hearing Qiu Tu's suggestion, she merely glanced at him and said flatly, "Why disguise ourselves?"
Zhao Ji's question caught Qiu Tu off guard, and it took him a moment to react.
Why disguise themselves? Obviously, so they could sneak into the place, gather intelligence, and avoid being discovered.
Perhaps she had guessed what Qiu Tu was about to say, because she only gave him a calm look before speaking. "Why avoid being discovered?"
"If we're discovered, just kill them with a single sword strike."
After saying that, she paused, then calmly asked, "Wasn't that why you brought me along this time?"
Hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu silently thought, Awesome.
The King of Show-Offs truly was the King of Show-Offs. Every time, she found such a fresh and unconventional angle to show off.
Still, even though Zhao Ji was telling the truth, Qiu Tu could not admit it. His acting had long since reached perfection, so his expression did not change in the slightest.
Instead, he looked at Zhao Ji and said righteously, "Sister Zhao Ji, you've truly misunderstood me."
"Although I'm still far, far inferior to you," Qiu Tu first flattered Zhao Ji before continuing, "there are already very few people in this world capable of harming me. In truth, I no longer need your protection."
Seeing that Zhao Ji had not gotten angry after his combination of flattery and restraint, Qiu Tu continued.
"The reason I put so much effort into getting you