At that thought, Bai Ye cut off An Xiaotong's rambling.
"Xiao Tong!"
An Xiaotong paused and looked at Bai Ye somewhat awkwardly.
"Can I trust you?" Bai Ye asked seriously.
As if affected by Bai Ye, An Xiaotong's expression gradually turned solemn as well. She did not answer, merely nodding.
But the look in those light brown eyes was as solemn as an oath.
Bai Ye took a deep breath. "I've decided to tell you a secret—a secret about my true identity."
His true identity?
An Xiaotong's expression turned slightly strange. "I know your true identity. Aren't you Black King?"
"Huh?" Bai Ye was greatly alarmed. "How did you know?"
Pfft...
Seeing Bai Ye act as though it were real, An Xiaotong nearly burst out laughing.
"You said it yourself last time. Uncle Li said that anyone who didn't know better would think you were the leader of the Ten Kings, and you said you were..."
Bai Ye's face darkened. He had thought his identity had been exposed.
"Stop laughing. I mean another true identity!"
"I know that other true identity too."
"Huh??"
"The God of the New Era."
An Xiaotong pursed her lips tightly, doing her best not to laugh, but her shoulders trembled slightly.
Bai Ye's face grew even darker. "Get serious! I'm talking business here!"
"Alright, go ahead. I'm listening."
Bai Ye said with a solemn, earnest expression, "Actually... I am the future leader of the Zodiac—Dragon!"
"HAHAHA..." Bell-like laughter rang out. An Xiaotong laughed so hard she swayed, unable to hold it in any longer, a flush rising to her fair little face.
"Stop fucking laughing! Everything I said is true!"
"E-even if everything you said is true, b-but... haha... but—"
The moment An Xiaotong thought of what she was about to say, she could not