The Martial Emperor did not immediately comment on the "False God Materialized True Seed formula." Instead, he asked another question: "Does synchronizing intelligence count as the beginning of our cooperation?"
Ronan answered readily, "I thought it began earlier than that."
"Young people really are getting better at sweet-talking... and sharper-minded too."
The Martial Emperor still spoke at an unhurried pace, not without a hint of teasing. "Most people believe—or at least tacitly accept—that Deep Blue World is Li Wei's private property. No matter what he does there, everyone turns a blind eye. For you to see through his intentions, aside from paying him special attention, you probably worked backward from this 'formula,' didn't you?"
"Your Majesty sees clearly."
"I wouldn't presume. You're the one who saw this matter clearly."
Ronan could not accept that praise. Besides, he was wondering to himself: was the Martial Emperor truly so unfazed by this, or had he heard about it long ago?
He did not seem particularly surprised.
After spending so much time speaking with the Martial Emperor, Ronan knew that some doubts did not need to be bottled up. So he asked directly:
"I thought you would be surprised... or worried."
The Martial Emperor had ample reason. "What is there to be surprised about? With Deep Blue World sitting there, a land without an owner, he chose the False God path and wanted to swallow it whole, ascending to the heavens in a single step—there has never been a shortage of people with such designs.
"As for worry, though, there is indeed a little."
"Really?"
Ronan could not tell.
In the end, he swallowed those words, only continuing to revise his impression and assessment of the Martial Emperor in his mind.
The Martial Emperor began analyzing this newly synchronized intelligence. "There are three