Kou Beiyue saw an extremely complex mix of emotions in No Taboos's eyes: eager anticipation, deep vigilance, and flickering confusion.
He looked at the others. This group of unruly people were all staring at him now.
Before he returned, Yuanshi Tianzun had solemnly warned him not to say too much when reporting back—the simpler, the better. It would be best to follow his instincts. Kou Beiyue raised his chin and said:
"He agreed to an alliance."
No Taboos narrowed his eyes.
"He agreed just like that?"
With an arrogant look, Kou Beiyue said, "Heh, I only asked him one thing: did he dare form an alliance with us? Yuanshi Tianzun was intimidated by me and agreed immediately."
The others exchanged looks. The wariness in No Taboos's eyes lessened somewhat. He glanced at Red Rose again, and she nodded.
No Taboos immediately understood.
An alliance was in both sides' interests. A smart man like Yuanshi Tianzun had probably considered it long ago, and Kou Beiyue's initiative had played right into his hands.
That was why he had agreed so readily.
Another Bewitching Demon asked:
"You were out there for so long. You never ran into any monsters hunting you?"
Kou Beiyue shot back with a sidelong glance, "If I had, would I still be here to see you?"
No Taboos considered his words before asking:
"Do you know how the Mountain God Camp got rid of that monster? Also, you didn't reveal our situation, did you?"
Kou Beiyue sneered.
"Do you think I'm that stupid? I only told him that we used special means to conceal our aura. As for what method they used..."
He paused. Under everyone's curious gazes, he cursed, "I asked, but Yuanshi Tianzun wouldn't tell me."
"..."
Forget it. They could not expect too much from an