After speaking, she lowered her head slightly, adopting an exceedingly humble posture.
Sima Yurou knew perfectly well that although Yang Fan was only a First-Order God, she and he were not on the same level at all.
A god's cultivation realm did not fully represent the combat strength of their Divine Kingdom.
Likewise, a Divine Kingdom's combat strength did not represent a god's standing.
The fact that Yang Fan could enlist a powerhouse of Lu Mingshi's caliber was enough to prove that he had terrifying influence backing him.
Moreover, Yang Fan could now associate with Sima Zhao as an equal.
Naturally, Sima Yurou did not dare offend him.
Seeing this, Yang Fan hurriedly waved his hand and said:
"You're Big Brother Sima Zhao's younger sister. Going by age, I should even call you big sister. As for Ma Huainan, I only heard about what happened from other people!"
At this point, a hint of helplessness appeared on Yang Fan's face.
"I've been subjected to quite a few groundless suspicions lately. Since Big Brother Sima has come to visit in person today, I have to explain things clearly."
"Everything Ma Huainan went through had nothing to do with me. You must believe me."
Sima Yurou froze at those words.
She stared blankly at Yang Fan, her eyes filled with confusion.
What... did that mean?
Why was this completely different from what she had imagined?
While Sima Yurou was still in a daze, Sima Zhao raised his wineglass beside her and said solemnly:
"Of course I believe you, Brother Yang!"
"In my opinion, some unknown god most likely sent their followers roaming through the world of Divine Kingdoms, and they happened to discover Ma Huainan's Divine Kingdom."
"That was what led to everything afterward."
"When all is said and done, it was