Central Plains, Heavenly Secret Tower Headquarters.
Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Xiao Tian Ce smiled faintly and studied his older cousin closely.
Seeing Xiao Wu's honest, guileless expression, Xiao Tian Ce could not help thinking, It seems my authority among the clansmen is growing stronger and stronger. Even a high-ranking Dou Sheng expert like Brother Wu feels he has to hide his abilities before me.
Heh, the mighty commander-in-chief of the Dragon Soaring Army, pretending to be a clueless novice. Is he afraid I'll grow wary of him?
At that thought, Xiao Tian Ce sighed inwardly.
Across from him, Xiao Wu was startled to see Xiao Tian Ce studying him. He asked quietly, "Clan Leader, is there something on my face?"
Xiao Tian Ce smiled faintly and said meaningfully, "There is indeed something there. But Brother Wu, do you think I, Xiao Tian Ce, am a man who cannot tolerate others?
"Heh, now even Brother Wu feels the need to hide his abilities before me!"
At those words, Xiao Wu immediately rose and apologized to Xiao Tian Ce. "I was wrong. Please punish me, Clan Leader!"
Seeing his fearful, anxious expression, Xiao Tian Ce suddenly lost interest. He waved a hand, motioning for Xiao Wu to sit down first.
A while later, he finally sighed. "Brother Wu, we are both members of the Xiao Clan. Though I am the clan leader, before that, I am your younger cousin.
"To me, the stronger our clansmen are, the better. You need not hide your abilities or keep anything from me.
"Just like a moment ago-could you really not anticipate how the Spirit Clan and Stone Clan would react? Heh, I doubt that was the case."
"I was wrong, Tian... Tian Ce. Your Brother Wu was wrong." Xiao Wu fell silent for a moment,