"Ji Hong understands."
"Though Ji Hong cannot express himself in words, the sun and moon can bear witness to his loyalty to the Mountain Lord."
"Unlike certain flatterers, Ji Hong merely acts with an open heart and a clear conscience."
"Please judge wisely, Mountain Lord."
Under the pressure from Fei, Ji Hong seemed to be struggling, barely holding on.
He looked earnestly into Fei's single eye and spoke one word at a time.
Old White Ape's face immediately darkened beside him. "Ji Hong, if you have a problem with me, just say it. What skill is there in making veiled accusations!"
"My respect for the Mountain Lord comes entirely from the heart. How is that flattery?"
"It's merely that my presence has interfered with certain things you've been doing in secret!"
"If it weren't for the fact that I haven't found evidence yet, I would have reported your evil deeds to the Mountain Lord at once!"
Old White Ape took a step forward, though he remained behind Fei, and sneered at Ji Hong, meeting him head-on without yielding an inch!
"Hah!"
"A scheming wretch like you thinks he's worthy of speaking to me?"
"Eagle Ravine Mountain will be ruined by a villain like you sooner or later."
"Mountain Lord, please allow me to rid your side of this wicked traitor!"
Ji Hong drew a deep breath, undisguised, icy killing intent in his eyes. He slowly cupped his hands toward Fei and spoke.
Fei merely watched the scene indifferently.
Only when the confrontation had reached a breaking point did Fei speak coolly. "Insolence. Do you think this Mountain Lord is just here for show?"
"I came here to recuperate in peace, not to watch you quarrel."
"If you quarrel again..."
"Both of you will be punished severely."
A cold glint flashed