"Those claims from the outside world are merely other people's biased misunderstandings of Heavenly Domain City.
"Those of us who cultivate within the Heavenly Domain are likewise cultivators who follow the rules and comprehend the Dao. How could we be covered in filth and reek of some strange odor? Naturally, we are not the stinking sort of creatures you imagine."
He looked at the childish boy before him, his tone gentle.
"Little young master, you have heard too many street rumors on ordinary days. In your heart, your prejudice against us of the Heavenly Domain is rather too deep."
Li Tianshi finally finished groping to his heart's content and took half a step back. His big, round eyes still stared at Gui Ying, his little face puffed up angrily, as though he had been tricked.
He gave a heavy snort, his childish voice carrying a trace of anger and embarrassment.
"Hmph! So everything written in the books and said by other people was fake! Those bastards actually dared to lie to me! When I get back, I'll definitely teach them a proper lesson!"
He angrily clenched his little fists, then raised his eyes again to look at the black-robed figure before him. Seeing that the other party's body was indeed clean and dustless, without the slightest bit of the filth or strange odor from the rumors, the bit of rejection and disgust in his heart faded considerably.
A moment later, Li Tianshi put away his anger, lifted his little chin slightly, and assumed the airs of the Li Family's young master. His tone became a little more proper.
"Fine, since you're not a stinky rat, then I'll ask you: why exactly have you come to my Li Family?"
Hearing this, Gui Ying pressed down the helplessness in his heart. His