A sharp glint flashed across the White Tiger Duke's brow as he spoke, before a faint smile settled on his face.
"Heh, the lesson that needed teaching has already been taught. Why would I hold anything more against you? Let's leave the matter at that."
As the saying went, never strike a smiling face. Gu Qingnian promptly smiled as well and spoke with considerable warmth.
Their palms met in a light clap, then parted, and they exchanged smiles.
Those beside them fell rather quiet. Dai Yueheng was dumbstruck. Dad! What happened to you?!
"Then, young friend, would you all like to visit the camp?" The White Tiger Duke stepped slightly aside and gestured toward it.
Gu Qingnian answered without hesitation, "Next time. We still have a journey to make."
"Very well."
The White Tiger Duke then gave Dai Yueheng a few brief instructions before leaving. As for what he said, it simply boiled down to telling Dai Yueheng to get along well with Gu Qingnian.
Once the White Tiger Duke had departed, everyone immediately crowded around.
"Qingnian, are you all right?"
"Wow, you spoke to the White Tiger Duke as though you were equals."
"What other secrets are you hiding from us?"
Gu Qingnian felt a headache coming on. He had no idea how to explain it either, so he offered a few evasive answers and let the matter pass.
Then the group gathered together. As they watched Huo Yuhao and the others trying to fly, ripples of astonishment stirred in their minds as well.
"Humans actually have a method like this. Isn't this practically the same as fitting themselves with wings?"
The Ice Empress spoke with a look of surprise.
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm said, "The main reason humans rule the continent rather than us soul beasts is