Hou Ji likewise wanted to observe the reactions of the True Lords, so he asked, "Since that is the case, shall we report this opportunity first?"
The vertical pupils in Bai Xin's eyes returned to black. The chill on his face faded, and a faint smile appeared as he met Hou Ji's gaze. "Have you forgotten that Changqing, who is stationed on Demon Star, cultivates the Taiyan Talisman? He may seem indifferent, but I dare say he knows every slightest stir on the front lines better than either of us."
Hearing this, Hou Ji replied, "If that is so, then we should report it all the more."
They clearly approached matters from different starting points, yet they had become inseparable friends. That was quite a strange thing.
Bai Xin shook his head. "Doing that makes it seem as though I ought to listen to him. That Human Way brat—when I was cultivating, his ancestors were still playing in the mud. Besides, my disciple was ambushed and killed. He must have had a hand in fanning the flames behind the scenes. I have already been more than generous by not going to trouble him."
Hou Ji said, "Regarding your disciple, True Monarch Changqing may have fanned the flames, but he could not possibly have known it would affect your disciple. As for the other True Lords..."
Bai Xin interrupted him. "Rest assured, I understand the reason behind this. They merely want to use me to make trouble for Changqing. Do they really take me for a fool to toy with? Still, the same words stand: I have already done my utmost by not causing him trouble. Do not mention anything else."
After a pause, he added, "As one of the six True Lords of our race, you have the authority to