Only now, belatedly, did he realize that he seemed to have said something wrong.
Although Senior Brother Xuanji had not shown it, their linked Divine Senses still allowed him to vaguely pick up on something-
It seemed that conversation had put some distance between them.
The calmer Senior Brother Xuanji appeared, the stronger that feeling became for Chi Yu.
He had always been a sweet talker. If he wanted to, he could have said something much more pleasing, but it would do no good. Their Divine Senses were already linked. Senior Brother Xuanji knew exactly what he was thinking, and lying would only seem hypocritical.
For once, Chi Yu felt a little troubled. He did not know what to do about this, either.
Whenever he was troubled, it was particularly obvious, because his whole demeanor was so at odds with worry and distress. Lianchi soon noticed something was wrong and asked, "Long Junior Brother, what's wrong?"
Chi Yu sighed and said, "Nothing... I'm not really in the mood today. Senior Brother Lianchi, let's take a day off."
"Of course," Lianchi said readily.
Having received his answer, Chi Yu even forgot about Xiaoqiu and Wu Yunsu, turning to head toward the Tavern.
Lianchi lowered his head and asked Xiaoqiu, "Little one, do you know what's wrong with Long Junior Brother?"
"I don't know either," Xiaoqiu said. "But I think it probably has something to do with His Highness."
Lianchi rubbed his chin. "I think I understand."
Since Senior Brother Xuanji understood, he would naturally cut his attachments. It was just a pity for Long Junior Brother, who knew nothing.
Chi Yu returned to the Tavern. A sweep of his Divine Sense told him Senior Brother Xuanji was not there. Then he remembered that he had said he was going to the