Seeing Wei Dengke's stunned expression, Mo Li understood how he felt from the bottom of his heart. He had worn the same expression when Bai Ze had told him about it. All this time, humans had believed they were uniquely blessed and were the masters of this world. The truth, however, was that humans were merely tools created by races from a higher plane. No one could accept such a cruel fact.
"Take Sister Wen Jing outside next and go back to join Boss and the others." Mo Li reached out and patted Wei Dengke on the shoulder before speaking.
"...Are you coming with us?" Wei Dengke fell silent for a moment after hearing Mo Li's words, then asked in return.
"I can't abandon Tomboy. No matter why she left us, I can't let her go. I'm going to bring her back."
"Didn't you just say Queen Mother of the West was the strongest among these divine beasts? Going there would only get you killed!"
"Are you stupid? Why would I fight Queen Mother of the West head-on? Don't worry. I don't want to die yet. I'll find a chance to rescue Tomboy, then bring her to join you."
"...Does this count as learning the Heavenly Secret?" Wei Dengke fell silent once again, then suddenly asked this seemingly nonsensical question.
"Maybe it does. But I hope you won't tell anyone what you know. Otherwise, it'll cause massive panic and turmoil."
"Can't we even tell Boss?"
"I think Boss already knows everything. He gives me an unfathomable feeling. Maybe he knew what we just found out today a long time ago."
Hearing Mo Li's words, Wei Dengke gave a bitter smile. Indeed, their Boss, who looked like an ordinary seventeen- or eighteen-year-old, was far too mysterious. According to the Old Man