After speaking, Xu Zhi looked at Xiao Hua again and said earnestly, "Xiao Hua, have you forgotten? Xingyue and I solemnly reminded you before! Some... divine abilities should not be revealed before others if they can be avoided. Did you take it all as wind passing by your ears? We may not understand the divine ability you just activated, but could we possibly not know what kind of divine ability it was? Forbidden Power is the most taboo power in the Immortal Realm. Wherever Forbidden Power arises, the Heavenly Venerates will surely... pursue it relentlessly and uproot it completely! I know you trust us, but... we do not dare trust ourselves. Who knows what kind of interrogation we will face after returning to the Immortal Realm? Even soul-searching would be perfectly normal. We cannot guarantee that your secret will not be exposed. If this matter brings you a calamity that wipes you out, then... you will have only yourself to blame!"
Xu Zhi's words were severe, yet they carried heartfelt and painstaking concern. Xiao Hua seemed to see another helpless figure standing before him and rebuking him. His expression straightened, and he bowed. "Yes, Junior understands! Thank you for the reminder, Senior..."
"There are... no people in this world worthy of absolute trust!" The coldness on Xu Zhi's face eased slightly as he continued. "It is only that the price of betrayal differs! Given a sufficient price, some people might even abandon the very realm that birthed and raised them!"
"Yes, Junior has received your instruction!" Xiao Hua naturally understood the concern contained in Xu Zhi's words. He did not dare straighten up and answered respectfully.
"It is good that you know. You are simply too..." Xu Zhi hesitated here and stopped. Seeing the chaotic aura of the realm gradually