Was I just too sensitive? No. No, that's wrong! Lin Bai was a master of words; it wasn't like him to reveal his weakness for no good reason. Clearly, he was using that casual sentence to disrupt my rhythm! Damn! I almost fell for his trick. As expected. Facing a sly creature like Lin Bai, the smallest lapse of concentration could lead to a mistake...
In a flash, Jin Kai regained his composure and complimented, "Alliance Hierarch Lin is joking. How could my little tricks possibly deceive your discerning eyes? As guests who have traveled far, I will play host today to celebrate your arrival in our world. Please honor us with your presence."
"Indeed, Jin Zong is a clever man. I would be rude to refuse. Zheng Tong, follow suit." Zheng Tong looked at the image of Lin Bai in his mind—gentle as jade—and hesitated for a long while. He felt he couldn't imitate Lin Bai's expression and movements. After a long, awkward pause, he turned to Jin Zong, saying, "Jin Zong, he has agreed."
