"I have to admit, I never thought I'd see the day you'd come back on your own."
Cangming sat on the main dais, looking down at Lu Sangjiu with a knowing, cold smirk.
Lu Sangjiu blinked, feigning innocence. "Sect Leader Cangming, what do you mean by that? We got along rather well before, didn't we?"
"It's just that the Cold Crow Sect became busy, and I didn't want to impose on you any further, so I left without a word."
"But I'm sure you can appreciate my consideration for all your hard work and won't hold it against me, right?"
Cangming's lips twitched. "Such a silver tongue."
Despite his words, his expression visibly softened. He clearly wasn't opposed to Lu Sangjiu's glib excuses and clever little tricks.
Seeing his chance, Fa Shan immediately spoke up. "I brought Lu here today to discuss something with you."
