When Ai Miao met Du Youqian at the Celestial Master's Mansion, he finally understood why He Mingzi had worn such a strange expression earlier.
It was an incredibly awkward situation for anyone involved.
He was so embarrassed he could have dug a cave with his toes.
'Oh, gods, his cultivation is even higher than mine. He's already at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.'
And yet, in front of He Mingzi, he had kept calling him "young friend."
'This won't do. I have to sneak over to the Chongzhen Sect under the cover of darkness and slaughter He Mingzi before he sells me out and spreads an exaggerated version of my mistake... That's the only way to keep my secret safe.'
"Greetings, Mr. Baili." Ai Miao bowed his head, hiding his expression.
"My fellow cultivator, I believe we met once at the Tengguo Mountain Sacred Land. It's been many years. I trust you've been well?" Du Youqian greeted with a smile.
