Hugh shrugged indifferently.
"Aren't you one of God's Chosen? You're scared of those worthless nobodies on Earth?"
"Ordinary worthless nobodies are nothing to fear," Taowu said thoughtfully.
"But Earth has been gaining momentum recently."
"And the new ruler of the Neptune Domain, the Formless Divine Lord, has close ties with Earth as well."
"If we really use your method, it would amount to provoking a conflict between two major factions."
Seeing confusion appear on Hugh's face, Taowu added, "A conflict between the Star-Picking Tower under my command and all of Earth."
"I see..." Hugh had just finished a cigarette.
Reluctantly taking one last drag from the butt, he spat and rubbed his chin.
"Then it seems waiting for the rabbit by the tree really won't work..."
"You're not confident in your own strength, and the force under your command is only an intelligence organization. It doesn't have much combat power..."
Taowu knew that the blond young man was seriously analyzing things based on the information he had gathered, so he did not interrupt.
Still, the disappointment and contempt in that tone reminded him of some unpleasant memories from the past.
As his emotions fluctuated, the dark matter under his guidance began to stir as well.
Hugh sharply noticed this and, thinking Taowu was about to hit him with another round of "Ten Thousand Arrows Piercing the Heart," hurriedly spoke up.
"Hey, hey, if I said something wrong, just correct me. Don't start throwing hands, okay?!"
"I just got out of prison. It's perfectly normal for me not to understand what's going on outside!"
"You should be gentler with your Partner. Show a little tolerance!"
Taowu felt exhausted.
After considering it for a moment, he decided to tell the truth.
After all, the blond youth named Alex before him had his