Yuan Real Person knew why Mo Ran was angry, but he still smiled. "I know, coming this time was a little presumptuous."
His smile, paired with his rotund figure and plump face, made him look exactly like a wealthy old man from the mortal world.
He spoke with the same courtesy as such a man. "But it truly was a coincidence. True Immortal Wu Xiu happened to be in our Hot Spring Sector. Otherwise, even if I had teleported back to Grand Void overnight, I couldn't possibly have arrived this quickly. Don't you agree?"
True Adept Mo Ran shook his head and spoke expressionlessly. "I am merely a minor Golden Core cultivator. I would not dare inquire into a True Immortal's whereabouts."
Yuan Real Person continued smiling. "When the True Immortal heard there was an opportunity for Nascent Soul Formation, he insisted on overseeing things for me. It would have been hard for me to refuse, wouldn't it? Besides, Wu Xiu has already formed his Nascent Soul, and you are one of the foremost disciples of the outer court. He cannot possibly seize an opportunity belonging to you and me."
"More importantly, if there is danger within this opportunity, we can also receive the True Immortal's protection. Master Mo Ran, don't you agree?"
What you said was certainly right, but I don't like what you did! True Adept Mo Ran forced out a smile. "Senior Brother Yuan makes sense. But I have yet to confirm the Nascent Soul Formation opportunity. You came in such a hurry, only to wait for a long time... I would not dare trouble the True Immortal."
"I know what you mean," True Immortal Wu Xiu said coldly. "You are the steward of East City, yet I followed my uncle here. It clearly shows that I