Number 27 did not answer. He merely stared silently at Lin Qiye for a long while. Only after confirming that Lin Qiye did not seem to be lying did the frigid aura around him recede somewhat.
"Since you did not intentionally reject the contract, then come with me and find someone now." He spoke calmly.
Lin Qiye froze. He exchanged a glance with Cao Yuan, opened his mouth, and spoke apologetically:
"Lord Shou Zu, we really have urgent business outside the borders right now... Could you wait a few more days?"
He and Cao Yuan had left the country for An Qingyu. They still had no idea what was happening to An Qingyu in Heaven. If Number 27 simply dragged them off to find someone, who knew how long it would be before they could return?
At those words, Number 27's gaze turned cold once more.
"Are you... toying with me?"
Within the gray mist, his black robe fluttered without wind. Part of Number 27's body turned into wisps of smoke, and a piercing killing intent filled the air, surrounding Lin Qiye and Cao Yuan.
At the same time, the pressure of a Peak Lord God descended abruptly!
Cao Yuan's body trembled slightly. His hand instantly tightened around the hilt, and surging black flames wove themselves into a robe, while Malevolent Qi Flames soared into the heavens!
"Stop!" Lin Qiye's heart skipped a beat at the sight. A hint of night dyed his eyes as darkness spread beneath his feet. Two thick arms seized Cao Yuan's body just as he was about to shoot forward!
His palm gripped the hilt of the unsheathed straight blade and forcibly pressed it back into its sheath!
The surging Malevolent Qi Flames poured back into the sheath. The crimson in Cao Yuan's eyes gradually