I knew jack shit about the outcome!
I didn't even know what the Grey Palace of the Xu Moon's Palace Master was called. You were clearly trying to bait me! Xu Xiaoshou had used this sort of trick until he was sick of it—how could he possibly follow Five Declines of Heaven and Man's lead? The moment he picked up the thread, no matter what he said, he would inevitably give himself away.
So he simply folded his arms, silently stared at the person across from him, and waited for what came next with a teasing look.
Five Declines of Heaven and Man had nothing more to say.
His calm gaze met that of the young man opposite him, and he too remained silent.
The two stood upon the boundless plains, letting the wind blow over them as they stared at each other for quite some time.
"Heh." Xu Xiaoshou could not help laughing first.
"Senior, are you competing with me in patience? Why didn't you continue? Where's the rest? I've been waiting this whole time!"
Without giving Five Declines of Heaven and Man a chance to react or answer, Xu Xiaoshou paused before adding:
"Senior Tianren, I've met your Yama boss too. I once accompanied my father and represented the Grey Palace of the Xu Moon in discussing a cooperation deal. This... do you know the outcome?"
Five Declines of Heaven and Man froze, then laughed after a long while.
His laughter began with scorn, turned wild and unrestrained, and finally settled into an eerie, chilling cackle.
"Kehehehe, little fellow, it's truly rare to see someone your age who can be so watertight."
"You flatter me." Xu Xiaoshou remained unmoved.
Even now, he had no idea why Five Declines of Heaven and Man was pursuing him. They bore neither