"I don't need you to flatter me. I'm only looking after you on my master's orders. I'm not going to waste all my time on you."
Huantao replied coolly. Other than the chill around her, she made no effort to hide her distance.
Hua Yunfei and the other two were very talented, but she had things of her own to attend to. She didn't want to spend all her time on outsiders.
"Senior Sister is willing to make time to look after us. The three of us are already deeply grateful. Without you to show us around, we wouldn't know what to do after arriving at this legendary, most powerful force."
Hua Yunfei smiled warmly. "Please rest assured, Senior Sister. Once we're familiar with the place, we won't bother you again. Your cultivation is important, too. You shouldn't have to keep wasting your precious time on us."
Hearing Hua Yunfei's unusually self-aware words, Huantao's expression eased a little. "Good. I'm glad you understand."
Huantao looked toward Destroy Emperor Tower. The two lucky fellows had only just begun challenging the four shadow figures. She furrowed her brows and said, "Go back to your Cave Mansions for now. You know the way, right?"
Hua Yunfei nodded. "Of course."
Huantao said, "Those two haven't finished yet. You can go. I'll take them back afterward."
"Thank you, Senior Sister. You're beautiful and kindhearted. I admire you." Hua Yunfei chuckled, then left with Jiang Ruoyao and Gong Qingyan before Huantao could reply.
"Beautiful and kindhearted..."
Huantao's willow-like brows drew together. Many people had praised her looks, but Hua Yunfei was the first to praise her kind heart.
She glanced at Hua Yunfei's retreating back but said nothing, waiting quietly for the two lucky fellows to finish.
Haoyue Palace was dangerous, and its disciples were not