It was Lei Wuchang.
Hearing his somewhat rough, booming voice, Qin Jiuge abruptly relaxed and immediately called back, "That's right, it's me. Brother Lei, hurry in as well. Come to think of it, it really has been a long time since we last met. Today is truly a fine day—we must have a proper contest and drink our fill as we catch up."
Qin Jiuge kept responding.
Chris and Long Shilin could not help feeling somewhat annoyed, but Lei Wuchang had already entered. To preserve their basic image, the two swiftly put on radiant smiles again, looking especially easy to get along with.
Then, under Long Shilin and Chris's gnashing gazes, Qin Jiuge finally managed to extricate himself.
"Fellow Daoist Qin Jiuge truly is extraordinary. You actually had everything planned out in your heart. Admirable—truly admirable."
Once they were out in the open, Lei Wuchang spoke like this. Clearly, he had come entirely because Qin Jiuge had summoned him in advance. Otherwise, why would he come and disrupt such a pleasant affair? That would be practically begging to offend them to death.
Sorry, but something like that—
Lei Wuchang would never do it. Naturally, he would never make enemies for himself either. The consequences were just a little too heavy.
"Brother Qin Jiuge, you truly got your elder brother here into a miserable mess this time, offending those two old women. While you're still here, I might remain safe and sound, but what will I do once you leave? Little brother, you have to take care of this matter for me. Otherwise, your old brother here will cling to you and never let go."
Every word Lei Wuchang spoke was heartfelt truth. Otherwise, he would not have complained so bitterly. After all, he was the master of a faction, a