"Within the Dharma lies the path to immortality; contention is the guardian of the undying path."
Duke Milton had no desire to argue with the witch over any subject. Quoting an ancient verse, he quickly moved past Su Shijun's pride and steered the conversation back to what he wanted to discuss:
"Father once told me, 'If you want to walk steadily along the path of truth, you must understand the true meaning of contention.' And war is the fiercest form of all contention, as well as the one through which it can be understood most clearly."
Because Milton's quotation concerned the legendary patriarch of the Karen Family, Su Shijun and William Talbot had no choice but to show sufficient respect and quietly listen to him finish.
Then Milton asked Su Shijun, "Since war is so important... how do you think a war between wizards should be fought?"
Su Shijun had not yet opened her mouth.
The werewolf, who had been listening for quite some time, could not help sneering. "Magic, blood, and claws. Even a newborn wolf cub knows the answer to that."
"Which is why you are called the barbarians among wizards." Milton made no attempt to conceal the contempt in his gaze.
William let out a low growl, and a trace of bloodlust appeared in his eyes.
Su Shijun had no wish for the Under the Moon Council to lose face before the many Archwizards of Black Prison Castle. She quickly turned back and smoothed things over. "Wizard war? The two sides line up their forces, let out a shout, and start hurling fireballs at each other?"
By the end, even she could not help laughing.
As the saying went, a backward glance and a smile could bring a hundred charms to life. The witch's smile seemed to