I had originally been planning to find a chance to leave, but in an instant I found myself caught between a rock and a hard place. She obviously wasn't my wife-sister, but how could she look so much like her? She had nearly made me blurt out my wife-sister's name! Still, from the ornaments on her body, her clothes, and the flying-immortal-style bun unique to young girls, it was clear that she wasn't my wife-sister.
My wife-sister had never worn such a youthful hairstyle. Besides, she was governing Heavenly City—how could she possibly appear here? Even if this was only a projection, her clothes and appearance couldn't have changed so drastically.
The girl didn't notice me at all. In the blink of an eye, she charged at Lord Hua, swinging a light sword in her hand. Then countless attacks, alternating between pitch-black and dark red, all thundered toward Lord Hua!
Lord Hua and Donghuang had been locked in a fierce struggle. When he saw the girl attacking him, he let out an astonished sound, but after glancing at her, he cackled. He then gave me a meaningful look. Could this old bastard have taken a fancy to that little girl?
Still, that fellow looked far too much like Xia Ruize and me, which would lead to plenty of trouble in the future. Of course, he was much younger than both of us. He actually looked more suited to that girl. After all, I had been out in the world for many years. Even if I could maintain a youthful appearance, it wouldn't fit my current status. I had long since grown into an uncle-like figure. How could someone wielding great power have no hair on his lips?
As for Lord Hua, there was no need to mention him. He had