"These people don't seem all that willing," Huo Hai said as he followed the group forward, glancing around. Among those who had come to welcome them, some appeared rather reluctant.
Moreover, these people were all dressed in splendid attire and were likely people of considerable status. In contrast, the true commoners of Bright Yang Kingdom welcomed them from the bottoms of their hearts. This left Huo Hai somewhat puzzled.
"Of course they aren't willing. The war against the Demon Spirit Masters has gradually settled down, and these great families of Bright Yang Kingdom naturally want to claim more credit for themselves. If the credit is shared with us, what will be left for them? Honestly, don't these people ever stop to think about who has been fighting in the north and who has been helping them? Besides, we don't even care about such a tiny bit of credit." Blood Rose cast them a disdainful glance.
So that was what it was. Huo Hai nodded. He was merely a little slow to react; it was not as if he knew nothing. Since Blood Rose had put it so plainly, there would truly be something wrong with him if he still failed to understand.
The group was clearly divided into two parts. At the front was Hao Chen's party. Hao Chen walked alone in front, his face brimming with arrogant pride. A great number of Southern Cloud Kingdom's upper echelons surrounded him, speaking with utmost care.
The group behind consisted of Blood Rose's and Wuhen's combined parties. Wuhen did not particularly enjoy dealing with others, and no one wished to make a nuisance of themselves. As for Huo Hai's side, Blood Rose had clearly placed all her attention on him.
Thus, neither of them was disturbed. At most, some people set their