The Nether Child swept his gaze over the crowd with a smile.
"Hmph." Many people shifted their gazes aside and gave a faint snort, saying nothing more.
"I, Wu, apologize for what I said just now. I merely saw that everyone's spirits were low and wanted to liven the atmosphere. I never expected to cause such a misunderstanding among you fellow Daoists."
Hua Yunfei cupped his hands toward everyone.
He had already put it very tactfully. Even if those farther away had heard it, they normally would not make trouble over it. After all, he had merely been whispering with the Nether Child. What was wrong with friends joking around?
Moreover, with his record of defeating the Fourth Prince and the Second Prince, as well as the Nether Child's special status at his side, most people would pretend not to have heard it unless they were deliberately looking for trouble.
Unfortunately, there were two loudmouths nearby.
The Second Prince and Fourth Prince were filled with resentment. Having caught hold of his "weakness," they immediately blew it out of proportion.
Once the two spoke up, those on good terms with the Holy Dragon Clan naturally followed suit and echoed them.
However, Hua Yunfei had no intention of arguing with them, nor did he wish to flaunt his talent openly. He chose to apologize, hoping to let the matter rest.
Unfortunately, someone was unwilling to let him off.
"I think you're afraid, aren't you?"
The Holy Dragon Clan Crown Prince stared at Hua Yunfei. "You and the Nether Child are friends, so it is normal for friends to joke around. But you must consider the occasion, and you must also know what you are. There are some things you cannot say, and are not worthy of saying."
"Big Brother is right. Some