Ji Hong fell silent for about three seconds. "Even without us, the Eight-Tailed Fox's plan for this battle wouldn't be that easy to carry out."
In the end, Ji Hong spoke softly.
There was no particular firmness in his tone, as though he were simply stating a fact.
Old White Ape paused. "Blind confidence isn't advisable."
"Still better than that outfit of yours..."
"Planning to get married?"
Ji Hong glanced at him and spoke flatly.
"Married..."
Old White Ape lowered his head and looked at his brightly colored clothes. "You mean..."
"Exactly what you're thinking."
Ji Hong answered before he could finish.
A breeze blew past.
Old White Ape looked rather disconcerted. His gaze sharpened, and he spoke viciously through gritted teeth. "If I get another chance, I'll make sure that bastard learns... what it means to wish he were dead!"
"The same person who sold you the Mourning Garment?"
Ji Hong raised an eyebrow, a little surprised.
Old White Ape covered his face and nodded.
He hadn't felt humiliated earlier, even when kneeling and kowtowing, but being swindled-and twice at that-somehow brought a sense of shame to his heart that lingered for a long time.
"..."
"Now I'm a little curious what sort of fellow could mess with you like that."
"Does he have a name?"
Even Ji Hong grew curious about the gossip. Clearly, this was a rare and entertaining story for him, too.
"Heh... Lawless Outlaws Specialty Store."
"He said his name was Yu Sheng."
Old White Ape spoke quietly, his voice full of menace.
"Yu Sheng?"
Ji Hong froze again.
"Yes."
"I didn't know Yu Sheng yet when I fell for it."
Old White Ape quickly composed himself, his expression returning to normal. "I really do like the style and cut of these two outfits."
"Heh,