Emperor Tian smiled bitterly, and Zhou Qing knew that he still held certain prejudices about bloodlines. He did not mind, merely smiling. "Since that is so, I will not say more. Let Xiao Wu handle our future cooperation. As a soul beast who has taken human form, she is the most suitable person to communicate with you.
But—"
At this point, Zhou Qing pondered for a moment, his tone faint. "She is not narrow-minded, but I still hope that one day, whoever among you killed Xiao Wu's father will realize their mistake, apologize to her, and atone for it."
Emperor Tian's expression did not change as he calmly said, "In the soul beast world, the weak are prey to the strong. That is the law of nature."
"But wisdom is not."
Zhou Qing gazed meaningfully into Emperor Tian's eyes and chuckled. "Never mind. You merely have human forms now; you have not truly become human. You cannot be considered human, so I will not demand too much of you. When you realize that you have become human someday, come tell me. Then go atone to Xiao Wu."
After remaining silent for a while, Emperor Tian pressed, "What if one realizes one is human, yet refuses to acknowledge the past?"
"Then I will give it—or them—a new definition."
Zhou Qing's tone was calm.
"What definition?"
"Monster."
Zhou Qing uttered a single word. Seeing Emperor Tian fall into thought, he said, "Farewell," then walked toward Xiao Wu, who was telling stories of the human world to the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python. "I have settled things with Emperor Tian. They will not stop you when you return home in the future. And considering what you wish to do, you will be responsible for future dealings with them."
"You really