Openly Honest, Foreseeing the Future

Having reached this point, Yuan Yan stopped probing. He concealed the contemplation in his eyes, raised his gaze, and spoke calmly. "Since you took the initiative to suggest that we speak openly and honestly, then say it. What do you wish to discuss?"

"You know I'm a transmigrator. Have you ever wanted to kill me? What do you think of my Witch Clan?" Jiufeng asked directly, without the slightest circumlocution.

The instant her words fell, her deep phoenix eyes fixed tightly on Yuan Yan's expression. Without blinking, she quietly awaited his answer, unwilling to miss even the slightest change in his features.

"???" Even though Yuan Yan knew Jiufeng wanted to have an open and honest conversation with him, he was still somewhat surprised by how direct she was.

Wasn't Jiufeng supposed to be quite clever, considering she had managed to persuade the Twelve Ancestral Witches? Why was she so reckless too? Had she been assimilated by the Witch Clan after transmigrating?

Though his thoughts churned within, Yuan Yan's expression remained calm. He had never intended to conceal his true attitude. Jiufeng did not wish to be his enemy, but when had he ever wished to become an enemy of the Witch Clan?

After a brief pause, Yuan Yan's gaze was clear as he answered frankly, "So long as the Witch Clan does not take action against me first or scheme against me in secret, I naturally will not become the Witch Clan's enemy, much less harm you in the slightest. As for what I think of the Witch Clan, that will ultimately depend on its future actions, choices, and stance."

These words sounded mild, but they carried two meanings and concealed deeper implications. On the surface, they meant that however the Witch Clan treated him—well or poorly—would determine his