Facing Xiao Hei's accusations, Chen Changsheng said with a smile, "A name is just a code name. No one ever said the Bai Ze Clan can't be called 'Sword Come'!"
"Besides, in today's Cultivation World, 'Changsheng' names are everywhere."
"Li Changsheng, Xiao Changsheng, Ye Changsheng—I wasn't upset about any of them. What do you have to complain about?"
"But they said I taught them this stuff. Since when would I ever use such a wicked trick?"
Xiao Hei vented its indignation furiously, while Chen Changsheng looked at it with a teasing expression.
"Are you upset that they made up lies about you, or are you upset that you hadn't thought of this method yourself?"
"If it's the former, perhaps I can argue your case for you."
"But if it's the latter, then there's nothing I can do."
"I..."
For a moment, Xiao Hei was left speechless by Chen Changsheng's retort.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng patted Xiao Hei and said, "Being cast aside by the times isn't something shameful. You need to learn to adapt to it."
"It doesn't matter if you're behind. We just have to work hard to catch up."
"But if you fall behind and still refuse to admit it, that is the greatest failure."
Faced with Chen Changsheng's reassurance, Xiao Hei muttered, "Easy for you to say. Those little bastards are so underhanded—how could I possibly beat them?"
"Not being able to beat them now doesn't mean you won't be able to beat them later."
"Besides, even if you really can't do it, don't you still have me?"
"If we join forces, there's no reason we can't outfight those little brats."
Hearing that, Xiao Hei looked at him suspiciously. "You sure?"
"Uh..."
Chen Changsheng scratched his head and said, "I really can't guarantee that. Mainly because those