Feng Jun did not wholly believe Vast Emptiness Consciousness's explanation.
Domain Consciousnesses generally did not lie, but that was only under normal circumstances. People were willing to trust them because they represented Heaven's Dao and its rules.
After seeing the earthworm incarnation of Vast Emptiness Consciousness, Feng Jun had always felt that this fellow might have some deal with Qian Xi.
So he asked without revealing anything, "Then what exactly is in Smokecloud Valley that made you feel the need to explain yourself to us?"
"There really isn't anything there," the plump white infant said solemnly. "Although some things may be detrimental to you, there is no trend harmful to the Domain's development. In that regard, I have not neglected my duty."
Feng Jun frowned. "What have they done? What could possibly be harmful to us?"
"Sorry, I obtained this through my own abilities," the plump white infant answered seriously. "If I told you, it would count as indirectly interfering with the Domain's development. Please forgive me, but I truly cannot say."
"You're already at Soul Emergence, yet you're still this spineless?" Feng Jun shook his head speechlessly. "Have you considered that Qian Xi may have already guessed that you are Domain Consciousness? Discussing the Dao with you might only have been a way to befriend you, while deliberately or inadvertently hinting..."
After a pause, he smiled. "Perhaps his intention was... to keep you from watching Smokecloud Valley too closely?"
Vast Emptiness Consciousness was not stupid. After thinking it over, it frowned. "Using the friendship we formed through discussing the Dao?"
"Who knows?" Feng Jun spread his hands. That was simply his feeling. Could a True Venerable casually discuss the Dao with just anyone?
Vast Emptiness Consciousness considered it carefully, then still shook its head. "I don't believe it... I