Watching me catch the sword pill flying sword back in my hand, Li Poxiao seemed to let out a sigh of relief. His originally stern gaze softened, but he soon returned to his seat and sat down again. Still, I believed he was no longer as calm as when I had first arrived.
I shook my head, then returned to the table as well, but my eyes never left The True Explanation of the Artifact God. At that moment, Li Poxiao let out a heavy sigh and said, "I owe Duanyue. Sooner or later, I have to repay her."
"But you made me take the blame." I smiled faintly, picked up The True Explanation of the Artifact God, and casually slipped it into the sleeve pocket of my robe.
Li Poxiao acted as though he had not seen it and took a sip of tea. "I had no other choice. I couldn't keep shouldering everything alone. Duanyue would sacrifice her own happiness because of me. Compared with me, you suit her better."
"Heh, do you take me for someone who collects beauties?" I said. Then I added, "Don't forget—you owe me a favor. Remember to repay it."
"Mm." Li Poxiao answered decisively. Just as I was about to stand and leave, he said, "When the battle in the Six Heavens begins, I'll assist you. Consider it repayment for this favor. But as for Duanyue, from now on, everything will depend on you."
"Zhou Xuan... are you taking her back or not?" I asked deliberately.
"Let her come with the child." Unexpectedly, Li Poxiao did not refuse. On the other hand, Li Duanyue really had it pitifully hard.
I gave a cold snort through my nose and said nothing, shifting the topic aside. After all, no one knew what the former