The Strange Situation in Douluo (I)

Ye Qingcang was no softhearted man.

He did like Yan Lingji.

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

His fondness was more a remembrance of his own youth. In truth, he had long since cast off so-called human nature and desire. He was not controlled by the hormones in his body, so handling matters calmly came naturally to him, and it was difficult for others to influence him.

Actually, if Yan Lingji had spoken up just now—

Openly and honestly—

He would not have put her on the spot.

Using the little authority one held to make things difficult for others was the greatest malice in the world, and also one of the most uncultured things a person could do.

What he disliked was merely deception.

Not the request Yan Lingji had made.

Thus, he gave Yan Lingji an opportunity.

The question he had just asked.

Unfortunately, Yan Lingji had not given him a satisfactory answer.

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

That was commendable.

But the accompanying principle was this: everyone had to pay for their choices and take responsibility for what they did.

She got what she wished for.

Since Yan Lingji had chosen secrecy—

He could only respect her choice.

It was not as though he would distance himself from her.

He was not that sensitive.

However, at the very least, before the answer came to light, he would not give any response, whether direct or indirect. That was his bottom line.

It could also be called a rule.

Of course.

Jing Ni had no reaction to this.

Though she was a woman—

And supposedly softer-hearted than men—

She was still an assassin.

Even setting aside Ye