Silence ensued as the two glared at each other, but the object of their loathing was someone else. If anything, it was like both of them were showing their mutual hate towards such a person. Mao Jixue was the first one who broke the staredown as she took a deep breath and picked up her wine glass to drink the wine that had grown warm. However, she still drank it to calm her nerves.
Lai Mingjie leaned against his chair and threw his head back, remembering good things. Even the golden light was failing to help. He then brought his head down and spoke with Mao Jixue, "How come everyone looks up to Sovereign Cinders even if he's that kind of bastard?"
"Easy. He's the Young Dragon Emperor and the strongest among the children of heaven." Mao Jixue fluttered her eyes and glared at her empty wine glass. She was weak compared to the commanders of the Imperial Army. If she was a tad stronger, could she have done something to save Xu Rouguang from that vile creature?
