Haotian paid no mind to the others being present.
He spoke with extreme familiarity, as though afraid people might not know the relationship between him and Wu Tian. His overly intimate manner left Wu Tian somewhat speechless.
After saying all that, Haotian waved to the Immortals in the main hall, signaling for them to withdraw, while walking toward Wu Tian.
"Good brother-in-law..."
Wu Tian quickly raised a hand.
"Stop!"
"Great Heavenly Lord, just call me by my name..."
Haotian's tone was simply too cloying. Even someone with a body as formidable as Wu Tian's got goosebumps, and he hurriedly stopped Haotian before he could unleash any more "ultimate moves."
Haotian was instantly at a loss for words, his eyes filled with resentment, as though saying:
You weren't like this when you were sweet-talking me during the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation... Now you want to distance yourself from me?
Wu Tian could not help letting out a soft sigh.
Had Queen Mother of the West and the others suppressed Haotian too harshly in the Heavenly Court? How could a perfectly good Great Heavenly Lord wear such a resentful expression?
I never said I wouldn't acknowledge you.
Didn't I come looking for you?
Fortunately, Haotian was not truly some bitter wife. His demeanor was merely meant to express his attitude. Once Wu Tian spoke, his expression turned solemn, and he swiftly returned to normal.
He raised a hand toward Wu Tian and led him behind the main hall. As they walked, he asked curiously:
"Wu Tian, if you hadn't come looking for me... I was already planning to find you myself. I've always felt that the atmosphere in the Primordial Wilderness is somewhat off lately. Now Sage Yuanshi has rung the Golden Bell and summoned back the Chan Sect disciples, and