The Strange State of Affairs in Douluo (I)

Ye Qingcang was no softhearted man.

Granted, he liked Flame Lingji.

But that did not mean he would abandon his own principles for her, nor did it mean he could trust her without reservation.

His affection was more a remembrance of his own youth. In truth, he had long since cast off so-called humanity and desire. He was not controlled by the hormones in his body, so naturally, it was not difficult for him to handle matters calmly, nor was he easily influenced by others.

Actually, if Flame Lingji had just said it outright—

Openly and honestly—

He would not have held her back.

Using the little authority one had to make things difficult for someone was the greatest malice in the world, and also the most uncultured kind of behavior.

What he hated was merely deception.

Not the request Flame Lingji had made.

Thus, he gave Flame Lingji a chance.

It was the question he had just asked.

Unfortunately, Flame Lingji had not given him an answer that satisfied him.

Perhaps, from Flame Lingji's perspective, she had kept her promise.

That was good.

But accompanying that was another principle: everyone had to pay the price for their choices, and bear responsibility for what they had done.

She had gotten what she wished for.

Since Flame Lingji had chosen to keep it secret,

he could only respect her choice.

So it could not be called distancing himself from her.

He was not that sensitive.

However, at the very least, before the answer appeared, he would not give any response, whether directly or indirectly. That was his bottom line.

It could also be called a rule.

Of course.

Jing Ni had no reaction to this.

Although she was a woman,

and should have been softer-hearted than a man,

she was still