After listening to Hengli's speech, which was plainly aimed at Ye Chen, an awkward silence fell over the tea table.
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Ye Chen's mood at that moment could only be described as utterly speechless.
From beginning to end, he had never had any intention of competing with Hengli, so he simply could not understand what sort of mindset the other man had. He had been like this years ago, and he was still like this today.
What was more, Ye Chen had known absolutely nothing about Hengli's background before this—but wasn't the same true for Hengli?
If they really wanted to compare birth years, Ye Chen could even be considered someone from the same era as Kuize. To Hengli, he could practically be described as an ancestor-tier forebear.
Of course, Ye Chen would not reveal such earth-shaking secrets over something so boring, unless Kuize forced him to.
"Hahaha..."
Nie Suo gave an awkward dry laugh, then tried to soothe Ye Chen.
"Uh, Ye Chen, don't take it to heart. Hengli spent the most important years of his life alone in the Labyrinth, fighting Abyss Demonic Beasts day and night. So, his emotional intelligence probably developed a little differently from those of us who grew up and grew old in normal society."
Hengli stared at Nie Suo in shock and anger.
"Huh? Brother Suo? What are you suddenly saying!?"
Yet Alpedis voiced the same opinion from the other side.
"That is indeed true. Although I said just now that Hengli has great talent as a Hunter, it cannot be denied that he really needs improvement in other areas."
Hengli's eyebrows shot up at once.
"Huh? Brother Si? Even you're saying that!?"
Unable to hold it in any longer, Fanato clutched his stomach and burst into laughter.
"Hahahahaha! Someone finally said it!