"Heh, weren't you just questioning whether I'd become a god?
Would you like to see whether I'm genuine?
Perhaps I'm a false god."
Dai Mubai stared at the Duchess kneeling on the floor and sneered.
"Honored ancestor, my mother was overwhelmed by anger just now, which was why she spoke without restraint. Normally, she holds you in the utmost respect and has never doubted you."
Seeing that things were going badly, Dai Yueheng kept pleading on the Duchess's behalf.
"Yes, yes, yes." The Duchess kept kowtowing to Dai Mubai as well. "Honored ancestor, I was possessed by some devil just now. That was why I spoke such nonsense.
I've always loved and respected you, without the slightest doubt."
"Hmph." Dai Mubai snorted coldly. "Do I look that easy to fool?"
"Do you really think I'm an idiot?"
As he spoke, Dai Mubai waved his hand. An invisible current of air struck the Duchess hard across the face like a slap.
It immediately left a deep, blood-red handprint on her face.
Half the Duchess's face visibly swelled.
Yet not only did the Duchess show no resentment, she was profoundly grateful as she said to Dai Mubai, "Thank you for showing mercy, honored ancestor. Thank you for showing mercy."
"Hmph!"
"You only get one chance. If you dare offend me again, it won't be as simple as a slap.
Whether you'll live to see the next day will be anyone's guess."
Dai Mubai spoke with an arrogant expression.
"I understand, I understand. I'll never dare do it again."
The dignified Duchess kept kowtowing to Dai Mubai.
"Enough. All of you, stand up. I have some questions for you."
Dai Mubai waved his hand impatiently.
Then he walked over to the seat of honor in the hall and sat down.
It all seemed