"You want this old man to give you an explanation?"
Long Xiaoyao's expression was grave, making their hearts tighten.
"Great Enshrined, are you unwilling to give us even an explanation?"
Feng Ling had not expected Long Xiaoyao to show her so little consideration.
Long Xiaoyao suddenly laughed. "When have I, Long Xiaoyao, ever needed to explain my actions to anyone?"
"Understand this: I am not discussing this matter with you. I am informing you..."
Informing us?
Feng Ling froze. Did he really have to be so forceful?
At the same time, she realized that Yan Shaozhe might truly be hiding some secret that Long Xiaoyao considered extremely important.
But...
No matter how she racked her brains, she would never have imagined that Yan Shaozhe was actually Long Xiaoyao's son.
"Feng Ling, say no more. I understand the Great Enshrined's words, and I will do as he asks."
Suddenly, Zhongli Wu seemed to accept this fact and spoke in a low voice.
Feng Ling glanced at Zhongli Wu in surprise.
As the woman who shared his bed, she knew him very well.
Some astonishing plan had to be lurking beneath his calm exterior.
But... looking again at Long Xiaoyao's stern expression, she swallowed the words she had wanted to say.
After all, exposing Zhongli Wu's intentions at a time like this would not ease the tension between them. Instead, it would only deepen their conflict.
I'll have to wait until I'm alone with the Cult Leader, then find a way to persuade him. Whatever happens, I can't let a serious conflict arise between the Great Enshrined and the Cult Leader. Otherwise, the Holy Spirit Cult will suffer a considerable blow.
By then, Feng Ling had made up her mind.
"What is the situation at Shrek Academy now?"
Satisfied with Zhongli Wu's