Liu Wenjian froze for a moment, a trace of confusion surfacing in his fierce vertical pupils.
But he quickly furrowed his brow and shook his head firmly.
"Perhaps the Liu Family head from back then would regret it, but I won't."
"Other than Big Brother Lu, everyone within my sight is a chess piece."
"Even yourself?" Invisibility Li let out a soft breath.
Liu Wenjian dropped to one knee and lowered his head slightly toward the young man before him. He too exhaled, and his furrowed brow gradually relaxed.
"Even myself."
Seeing Liu Wenjian suddenly kneel, Lump Eight felt it would be inappropriate to remain standing. With a thud, he knelt as well.
To better display his respect for his master and lower his posture even further, the frenzied troll simply sprawled flat on the ground.
"Good." Invisibility Li's eyes brightened slightly as he nodded.
Without telling Liu Wenjian to rise, he spoke directly.
"Then I'm asking you for a favor."
"If I'm no longer around someday, I hope that, within the limits of your ability..."
Before Invisibility Li could finish, Liu Wenjian raised his head in terror, his voice trembling.
"Big Brother Lu, don't say things like that! You're overwhelmingly powerful and favored by fate. Nothing will happen to you!"
"Isn't this just preparing for the worst? Adding a couple more safeguards." Invisibility Li grinned.
"I don't want that day to come either."
Liu Wenjian frowned again. After a moment of silence, he answered in a deep voice.
"No matter what happens in the future, no matter what I encounter, Liu Wenjian swears to serve Big Brother Lu unto death!"
"If that day truly comes, I don't want you to serve me." Invisibility Li's gaze grew distant as he spoke wistfully.
"I only hope you won't forget your original