What was I seeing!!!
What had I just seen???
A hundred-thousand-year soul beast that badass was treating Chen Jue with the utmost deference.
Even more jaw-dropping was that someone had thrown themselves straight into Chen Jue's broad embrace.
And they were no slouch in the looks department...
His worldview shattered all over again...
"Boss..."
Yuxin murmured, his voice carrying a hint of hesitation and uncertainty.
He was a little afraid to call him that now!
After all, calling Chen Jue his boss meant they were brothers.
But those soul beasts called Chen Jue their lord, which made them his subordinates.
Didn't that make them my subordinates by extension?
How could I possibly shoulder that?
"What? You think you're worthy of calling our lord 'Boss'? Call him 'my lord'!"
Xiong Jun put on a stern air and growled at Yuxin, a teasing note in his voice.
The sudden roar made Yuxin jump. He instinctively shrank back, finally hiding behind Chen Jue.
He pressed close against him, panic and helplessness flickering in his eyes.
At the sight, a helpless yet gentle smile curved Chen Jue's lips. He lightly ruffled Little Scorpion's hair as he spoke.
"All right, Little Bear, stop scaring my brother!"
A mischievous glint flashed through Xiong Jun's eyes, followed by a hearty laugh.
"I was just joking with him!"
With that, he strode over to Yuxin and pulled him out from behind Chen Jue, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.
"Right, brother?"
Yuxin froze briefly, his throat bobbing as though he were swallowing down his hesitation and unease.
"Right!"
Chen Jue smiled at the sight.
"All right, let's eat!"
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The meeting room.
"I will not join forces with you!"
"Besides, this was your fault from beginning to end!"
Ning Fengzhi spoke with