But just as she'd braced herself for the "sacrifice," the demon suddenly stopped.
'So, he was just toying with me, wasn't he? And though his expression hadn't changed, his entire demeanor screamed two words: *Stay away*. Then it added four more: *Don't get any ideas*.'
"You're the idiot!" Xin Huohuo grumbled.
'Hmph, are all demons this moody? One minute he's like this, the next he's like that. Seriously, I'd better stay far away from him, or he'll drive me insane.'
Xin Huohuo got up in a huff. She took two steps before remembering what Bai Qi had asked her to do. "White Impermanence asked me to pass on a message."
Bei Mingyuan turned his head, indicating he was listening.
"He said not to tell anyone else what you heard from Zhang Yalin."
"Don't worry." Bei Mingyuan's expression was nonchalant, but his tone was enough to make anyone believe he would honor his word. "Of all the gods and demons I know, he's the only blabbermouth."
