The Dignity of a Reigning Nation

Ye Lingxiao certainly hadn't forgotten what had happened not long ago.

That time, he'd helped tell a lie and saved Jiang Wang from Du Ruhui. Afterward, he'd made it clear to Jiang Wang that he didn't want him causing trouble in the future and dragging the High Heaven Pavilion into it.

At the time, Jiang Wang had promised there would never be another incident like that.

He'd said it wasn't an angry outburst or words of resentment, but a sincere understanding and a solemn promise.

Now he was seeing Jiang Wang again.

The young man clearly carried the bloodlust of a battle on him.

Though his cultivation had advanced another step, the exhaustion left by a fight to the death couldn't escape the eyes of a Current Era True Lord.

His breath, his spirit, his body... every part of him spoke of fatigue and tension.

It was obvious he was fleeing pursuit.

During the time he'd been missing, he had probably been walking along the edge of life and death.

But sure enough, he'd gone around the High Heaven Pavilion, keeping his promise.

He hadn't been putting on an act. Before Ye Lingxiao appeared, he had already chosen to take the long way around.

This wasn't a simple promise, nor was it an easy decision to make.

Ye Lingxiao was right in front of him and had shown him kindness. If Jiang Wang had swallowed his pride and stayed, he might have received protection. But he hadn't done so.

There were many proud people, but how many could keep their self-respect in the face of life and death?

Ye Lingxiao's feelings were complicated, and he couldn't quite put them into words. But one thing was certain: it had been a long time since he'd met a young man like this.