But while Qi Song would never hurt her, that did not mean others could not use him.
Ultimately, he had spent too long secluded from the world and was far too innocent.
Su Jiu respected and understood Qi Song's choice, but she had no such patience for the man before her.
Su Jiu curled her lips, a chill glinting in her eyes. "First you claimed ties with the Azure Tide Sect, then you invited Qi Song ahead of us. If you hadn't used the word 'please' at the end, I would have thought you were threatening me."
Neither Su Jiu nor Chu Luohen had deliberately concealed their identities or origins.
Anyone with a little standing and connections could discover that their appearance was unusual. There were plenty of people like Ye Wanqing, who knew nothing of this world's past, but there were also quite a few like True Lord Pinglan, who knew everything.
Clearly, Medicine King Valley had noticed something, which was why they dared use it to threaten Su Jiu.
Their purpose was to tell her: you might not care about yourself, but could you be equally indifferent about your friends and the sect you cared about?
"You certainly moved fast."
They had only met a day ago, yet he had already investigated their affairs and devised a way to "invite" them. Su Jiu was not exaggerating in the slightest when she called him fast.
Perhaps this man could not be considered a villain, but facing his threats at this moment certainly left her displeased.
Li Ran smiled, unruffled. "Actually, I really did intend to wait until after my final match with Qi Song to reveal my name and invite him. But who knew he had friends like you? That made me a little impatient."
Qi Song listened to