The atmosphere outside the Wei Residence's spacious entrance was somewhat tense.
Xiao Ming spoke first, a hint of accusation in his voice. "Lin Mo, what are you doing here?"
Lin Mo paused, then smiled. "I came to discuss some business with the Wei Family. What about you, Brother Xiao?"
Xiao Ming frowned, clearly unconvinced. "Miss Wei and I are friends."
Xiao Ming had spent all this time fawning over Wei Manying, and he certainly had never heard of any connection between the Wei Family and Lin Mo.
For now, however, Xiao Ming left Lin Mo alone and turned a fierce glare on Fang Qian beside him. "Lord Fang, what brings you here? Don't tell me you're using an investigation as an excuse to approach Miss Wei again?"
Xiao Ming's snide remarks stirred anger in Fang Qian, but he really had little legitimate reason to approach a stunning woman like Wei Manying. He therefore gave a harrumph, said he was merely passing by, and left.
Watching Fang Qian slink away like a beaten dog, Xiao Ming felt immensely pleased with himself.
He knew Fang Qian was a prodigy just like him, and what could make one prodigy happy? Crushing another, of course.
Besides, his master-the Saint Remnant Soul in the Necklace-had just told him that Fang Qian's aura was ancient. Apparently, he cultivated Primordial Sword Intent and could not be underestimated.
Now, however, Xiao Ming thought, So what? Didn't he still have to get lost in front of me?
In truth, if Xiao Ming had been alone, Fang Qian might not have left.
But Fang Qian seemed to have realized that Lin Mo and Xiao Ming were on the same side. Fighting now would put him at a serious disadvantage, so he chose to leave first.
Still, Fang Qian would remember