Almost the moment Qin Jishi finished speaking, Xing Hao's face twisted into a savage expression.
"Qin Jishi, stop pretending to be a good person here."
"Let me tell you!"
"Don't think I'll be grateful to you just because you spoke up for me."
"Bullshit!"
In Xing Hao's heart, Qin Jishi speaking up for him was simply an insult.
Was Qin Jishi still putting on an unfathomable act before him?
Hmph!
What the hell was that?
The more Qin Jishi acted like this, the more Xing Hao believed he was afraid inside.
"Xing Hao, shut up!"
Ice Phoenix Realm Venerate immediately flew into a rage, releasing both a rebuke and pressure.
Hmph!
The powerful pressure descended, making Xing Hao feel as though a massive boulder had slammed down on his head.
He only felt the blood and qi within his body surge violently, and he nearly fainted on the spot.
Fortunately, Ice Phoenix Realm Venerate was merely disciplining him and had not truly unleashed her power.
Otherwise!!
With Xing Hao's meager cultivation, he simply would not have been able to withstand it.
"Senior Brother Xing Hao, hurry and listen to Master. Master is doing this for your own good."
Zhang Shiqing gently shook her head at him. "Qin Jishi's strength is not something you and I can compare to. He truly deserves the honor of being the Heaven and Earth Divine Son."
"..."
If Zhang Shiqing had not spoken for Qin Jishi, Xing Hao might truly have bowed his head to him under Ice Phoenix Realm Venerate's pressure.
But now?
Before Zhang Shiqing, and with her actually considering Qin Jishi at every turn—
Hmph!
He would absolutely never lower his head.
"Sister Shiqing, I know you mean well. If I continue insisting on my decision, I will surely be punished by