"You want me to lie to her!" Li Huowang's words forced their way out between his teeth as he stared at Hong Zhong in front of him.
"Hey! So what if it's a lie? Who are you to look down on lying? Lies can be used to do evil, but they can also do good! If you do what I say right now, that's a lie told out of kindness!"
Watching Hong Zhong grow more and more worked up, the sighing Monk next to him stepped over and pulled him away from Li Huowang's side.
"Brother Li...?" Feeling that something was off with Li Huowang, Bai Lingmiao's voice grew much softer.
She reached out that soft, pale hand, gently covering Li Huowang's charred, skeletal fingers.
"Brother Li, don't overthink it. You've been on the road so long, you must be exhausted. Rest for a while. Whatever it is, let's talk tomorrow."
Bai Lingmiao helped Li Huowang to the side of her bed, not minding at all his terrifying appearance, and let him lie down under her own covers.
