"Then how did you still have time to play chess just now?" I glanced at the chessboard. His moves had been leisurely, hardly looking like those of someone pressed for time.
Xia Ruize gave a bitter smile and said, "I brought you along, and you still don't believe me? By the way, don't take Dongfang Yu running around everywhere. This place is fairly safe, and besides, Dongfang Gu can't be judged by common sense."
"I know." I waved a hand, signaling for him to leave, then drifted toward the main hall myself. Dongfang Yu was already leisurely drinking tea there. He was afraid his father might kill him, so he hadn't dared stay in the immortal city below.
"How is it?" Dongfang Yu hurriedly asked after setting down his teacup.
I thought for a moment before saying, "Your Cult Master Xia said that your father might make a move against you. He told me to tell you not to run around."
Dongfang Yu shot to his feet and cursed, "That old bastard! I knew he was ruthless! He really is going to poison even his own son!"
"I'm going to look around. Are you coming?" I glanced to either side. Two maids were serving tea here. The surroundings were elegant, and Xia Ruize had said it was safe, so there shouldn't be any problems.
"Looking for loopholes?" Dongfang Yu wasn't stupid. Of course he would ask about the situation here.
"Yes, so there may be some danger. It's fine here, though. You can decide for yourself." I didn't want to bring this burden along, but I had to honor the spirit of the contract. If he really died, who knew whether the second contract would make me die with him?
"Is this safe?" Dongfang Yu asked suspiciously. He naturally knew