Huang Yao gave a bitter smile. "Young man, don't put me on the spot. I know the answer, and I'd like to tell you, but I don't dare. I could get into terrible trouble if I did."
"You can go ask Shi Su yourself."
"If you're unhappy with my answer, you can beat me up. I won't fight back."
Chen Luo asked suspiciously, "Was someone behind the scenes ordering Shi Su to attack me, someone you can't afford to offend?"
Huang Yao said, "Not exactly. Shi Su let greed cloud his judgment. You could also say there's someone behind it all whom nobody dares offend, but she probably wouldn't target you."
The more he explained, the more confusing it became.
Chen Luo narrowed his eyes. Seeing how genuinely frightened Huang Yao looked, he stopped pressing him.
I'll find Shi Su first and see. Nobody gets away with crossing me.
Chen Luo turned to asking about things he didn't know.
"I've only just reached God Rank. Is there another major realm above it?"
Huang Yao chuckled. This was the first step toward building a good relationship.
Huang Yao landed on the ground, spread out a tablecloth, and took out a plate of pastries and an exquisite bottle.
A flicker of pain crossed Huang Yao's eyes as he looked at the wine.
Huang Yao beckoned him over. "Young man, have a taste. Wine like this is rare even across the universe."
Rice gave no warning, so Chen Luo felt safe taking a sip.
It tasted slightly astringent at first, followed by an incomparable sweetness. As it slipped into his stomach, Chen Luo felt his body grow wonderfully light.
His mind became exceptionally clear.
Chen Luo praised it. "Wine like this could only come from heaven."
Huang Yao chuckled. "Young man, that one