Long Tian frowned as he spoke, the smile vanishing from his face. No matter how decent his acting skills and mental fortitude were, after seeing that the newcomers were nothing special, he could no longer conceal the disappointment in his heart.
Everyone saw that subtle shift in his expression clearly.
At the front of the crowd.
Master Lu, Lu Qingshan, and the other old hands stood with lowered eyes. The moment they saw through Long Tian's cultivation, their contempt deepened, and they nearly could not stop themselves from spewing profanity.
This Devil Race brat was fucking talented, all right.
With that little bit of ability, he would have been no more than a passerby on Shadow Island, not even fit to sit at a table with four dishes. If Fifth Miss had not ordered it, who would have come to put on an act with this kind of trash?
Yet he actually looked down on everyone.
Sigh, this guy truly had no clue where he stood. This so-called Devil Race genius was nothing more than an ignorant chess piece in the grand scheme of things. He was genuinely pitiful and sigh-worthy.
At once.
Everyone stood with their hands behind their backs, too lazy to bother responding.
Fortunately, the Star God Guards promptly explained with apologetic smiles, easing the awkward atmosphere somewhat.
"Lord Star Lord, please see clearly!"
"These are all seniors of our Cloud Star. Their cultivation is far beyond that of us brothers. It was truly no easy matter to invite these seniors here to lend their strength. My lord, you must not offend them..."
The Star God Guards had originally been butchers' shop clerks. They had done business on Shadow Island for years, dealing with old ladies who danced in public squares every day and encountering countless big