"How did you know what I was thinking?"
Ling Ying did not agree with Xiao Yan, but he found it strange. He clearly had not said anything, so how did Xiao Yan seem to see straight into his heart?
"I forgot to tell you, I can hear your inner voice. So don't let your thoughts run wild. If I happen to take you for an enemy, only one of us will walk away alive."
Xiao Yan wore a smile, but his words sent a chill down Ling Ying's spine.
[He can actually hear my inner voice?]
[No, I can't let my thoughts wander. Maybe I should just leave?]
[No, I can't think about leaving. I'm a Dou Zun expert. If a fight really breaks out, he might not be able to beat me.]
[Did he hear those thoughts too?]
Even though he already knew Xiao Yan could hear his inner voice, how could he possibly control the thoughts in his head?
"A Dou Zun is indeed a formidable expert. Even in the Central Plains, as long as the ancient clans stay out of the picture, you'd be strong enough to rule a region."
"But you'd better think this through. Given Xun'er's relationship with me, if you become my enemy, you certainly won't be able to return to the Gu Clan."
"Other Otherworlders could appear at any moment, too. You'll face the risk of death if you encounter them as well. On the other hand, joining our collective is a completely different matter."
"I can give you one life simulation opportunity every month, letting you foresee your death and avoid mortal danger."
"Besides, you can share the System Shop with us. In our collective, as long as you work hard, you're guaranteed to grow stronger."
"I'll also offer you protection. Give