Night. The silent Duke Mansion.
The two stood beneath the shadow of a tree, waiting for someone.
"So you've decided to take revenge on Zhu Zhuyun?" Nana's face was frosty, her eyes bright in the darkness.
"Of course. To hell with those rules—I've hated them for a long time." Dai Xieyue spoke coldly, his tone dripping with mockery. "Not just that woman. Once I kill her, I'll head to the palace and take care of Dai Weisi too. Let's see how arrogant he can be then."
In his mind, Dai Weisi's face from childhood seemed to appear before his eyes.
Resentment, disdain, mockery...
Though they were blood brothers, they were like mortal enemies. Now that he had returned, Dai Xieyue would surely settle this score.
"But wouldn't that be a waste of time? What if Master blames you?" Nana asked with a puzzled expression.
"No, this isn't a waste of time. I suspect Zhu Zhuyun is hiding a Talisman!" Dai Xieyue assumed the posture of an elder teaching a newcomer.
"And your reason?"
"The reason is confidential."
Wasn't it supposed to be the master questioning the disciple? Since when did newcomers question their masters?
"Then you're wasting time."
"Little Nana, Master sent you here to learn from me, not to keep an eye on me. My loyalty to Master is witnessed by heaven and earth, by the sun and moon. If I harbor any disloyal thoughts, may lightning strike me down!"
Unable to tolerate a newcomer's doubts, Dai Xieyue sternly shouted.
His chest was filled with indignation, all of it directed at Little Nana's resistance and dissatisfaction.
Little Nana blinked her large eyes, looking utterly innocent. "I know. I just doubt your abilities."
Dai Xieyue's indignation was instantly punctured, and he flew into a rage out of embarrassment.
"What? Insolent