Hua Wei's gaze finally settled on Ancient One. He did not ignore her, but neither did he regard her as particularly important.
His tone was calm, yet carried an unquestionable finality. "There is no need for that. I am not a tyrant who enjoys dragging others into things."
He paused, looking at Ancient One's weary yet resolute eyes, then gave a slight nod. "However, since you have pleaded for them, and in consideration of your diligent protection of this planet over the years, I will grant you this favor."
Hua Wei had originally intended to use this universe as a testing ground, leaving it to the Primarchs to stir up trouble while refraining from interfering too much with the development of the "plot."
Unfortunately, these native "characters" had proven far too "creative" in both the frequency and manner of their troublemaking.
The repeated disturbances had left him somewhat irritated.
He no longer looked at the faces around him, whether terrified, furious, or bewildered. Turning to Neos, he said, "Let's go to Huaxia instead. This place is anything but peaceful."
Neos nodded without objection.
Pandora, meanwhile, made a playful face at Ancient One and curled her lips. "Tsk, what a shame I didn't get to fight you. I hope you'll have something new to show me next time we meet." Her voice was full of regret at not having had enough fun.
Yet just as the three of them were about to leave, they simultaneously raised their heads and looked toward the distant sky.
Pandora even broke into a giggle.
"Oh? A farewell show?"
Dozens of points of light, each trailing blazing white flames, appeared in the distant sky and tore through the air at astonishing speed! Farther away, the roar of jet engines could faintly be heard.
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