"So this was why you'd been making friends everywhere these past few days?"
The Clan Spirit was still unsurprised after hearing this. Instead, he stroked his beard with a chuckle and asked the question.
This left Ji Yuan staring at the old dragon before him in utter bewilderment.
He had originally thought that even if these words were not enough to shock the Clan Spirit, they would at least surprise him a little.
Yet in the end, he was still the one left shocked?
But he quickly came to his senses.
The Clan Spirit was already in the Body Integration Realm, so the entire situation within Ten Thousand Dragons Lake must have been laid bare before his eyes.
On top of that, he had been born from the fusion of who knew how many Horned Dragons. When it came to wisdom—there was naturally nothing to question.
So it was hardly strange that he could see through Ji Yuan's thoughts.
Ji Yuan composed his expression and nodded.
"No one is wiser than Ancestor."
After saying that, he pondered briefly before continuing, "Actually, I can see the clan's intentions, and I understand their concerns. If I were in their shoes, I would be uneasy as well—the younger generation could think of no other way, so I could only earn their trust like this."
"But please forgive me, Ancestor. The younger generation is indeed wholeheartedly devoted to the clan, yet I can only improve my strength further by venturing into the outside world."
"You are quite honest."
The Clan Spirit stroked his beard and nodded. "So from the very beginning, you had intended to leave. Is that right?"
"No."
Ji Yuan immediately shook his head. He could admit anything but that.
If he dared admit it, he feared the Clan Spirit would beat