After a long talk in the military tent that night, Jiang Wang finally learned why Chongxuan Sheng had cut ties with Gao Zhe.
As for Gao Zhe, Jiang Wang didn't feel much of anything toward him. Even back when they used to play together, they hadn't gotten along particularly well. Some things at the very core couldn't be hidden. Gao Zhe, for instance, had always shown a faint jealousy of Yan Fu...
But later, that jealousy had probably shifted to Jiang Wang.
Since Chongxuan Sheng had made his decision, then so be it. If he wanted to cut ties, he could cut ties.
Besides, Chongxuan Sheng understood Qi's political climate and human nature far better than he did. Following Brother Sheng's lead rarely meant taking a wrong step.
Some people thought that only smooth-talking and socializing counted as skill in dealing with others. Little did they know that temper, too, was an important part of human relations. Whom you lost your temper with, when you did it, and how you did it—all of that was a profound subject.
Only then did Chongxuan Sheng learn that Jiang Wang hadn't received his message. By pure chance, he had wandered into Star Moon Plain and arrived in time for the great battle.
Chongxuan Sheng couldn't help pursing his lips. "I thought you'd deliberately driven the Human Demon to the front lines to make a name for yourself. But the more I think about it, the less you seem like someone who'd come up with a plan like that... So it really was just a coincidence!"
Jiang Wang gave him a sidelong look, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "You don't seem to have much respect for the First Inner Palace in History."
"Hey!" Chongxuan Sheng affectionately smacked his arm. "I'm praising you for