In an instant.

The Starlight Master felt as if the other person's eyes were like a blazing sun, impossible to look at directly.

There was even a sense of being seen through.

Even his pupils ached from the intensity.

He maintained his composure, staring back at Young Master Xing, without the slightest change in his gaze.

But in his mind, several thoughts flashed by like lightning: The identity issue I've been worried about, someone is indeed suspicious.

His cultivation is far above mine! I'll definitely die if it comes to a fight!

Then another thought: Young Master Xing suspects me, should I admit or deny?

First, confirm one thing: Young Master Xing is on the level of Yan Beihan. If someone of this level starts to suspect, it's actually okay to admit. But the problem is... which side is Young Master Xing on?

If Young Master Xing is on Yan Beihan's side, it's fine. If he's on Chen Yin's side, that's okay too. But... Young Master Xing, it seems, is not.

He's from another faction. Fang Che has heard from Zheng Yunqi and the others about the Four Young Masters of the Feng Family in the Wei Wo Zheng Sect.

Young Master Xing is a descendant of Vice Sect Master Feng Du.

So he has no relations with Yan Beihan and Chen Yin. In fact, they are competitors.

The fact that Yemo is favored by Yan Beihan is no secret. Chen Yin giving gifts to him has already caused conflicts with Yan Beihan, and such news cannot be concealed.

Therefore, Yemo in the future may either side with Yan Beihan or Chen Yin, it can never be anyone else—because in others' eyes, Yemo has only these two paths. If he sides with a third party, then who would dare to offend both the Yan and Chen Families at the same time? Could a mere Yemo dare?

But in doing so, Yemo would carry the marks of these two families, and... bearing the title of Growth God Plan Champion, he will inevitably be a formidable enemy of other families in the future.

Such an enemy must be eradicated as early as possible!

So the conclusion is clear—if I admit to being Yemo in front of Young Master Xing, then I will surely die.

There's no chance for luck.

With Young Master Xing's status, killing a Yemo or killing a newly acclaimed Starlight, it doesn't count as anything.

Fang Che immediately realized: Under no circumstances can I admit it, and I must dispel his suspicion.

Though it seems like a lot of thoughts, in Fang Che's mind, it was just a quick turn of the mind.

Facing Young Master Xing's gaze, Fang Che displayed shock, surprise, and then shifted to a look of helplessness, saying: "Young Master Xing, your words confuse me. Starlight is Starlight, and Yemo is Yemo, these are two separate matters. And two different people."

He changed his address, calling him 'Young Master Xing.' Changing the address at this time speaks volumes.

Firstly, since they are talking as sect members, calling him Young Master Xing is not an issue.

If he had called him Young Master Xing along with Zheng Yunqi and the others earlier, it would place himself on the same level as Zheng Yunqi and others.

That would be acknowledging himself as a servant.

But now calling him Young Master Xing... it's as a subordinate. Your status is important, and everyone in the Wei Wo Zheng Sect calls you Young Master Xing, so I also call you Young Master Xing, and there's no issue with that.

It's a matter of timing.

Even though the name is the same before and after, the difference is like day and night.

Because... Zheng Yunqi and the others have knelt!

Secondly, it subtly indicates a willingness to side with him, because it is well known: Yemo would never side with Young Master Xing—this is a way to clear his own doubts, and it can make Young Master Xing delighted: Starlight is also quite capable.

Fang Che is confident that Young Master Xing can sense his intention behind the change in address: Since he could suspect I am Yemo from subtle clues, this person is certainly not lacking in intelligence.

"Yemo and Starlight are two people? Is that so?"

Young Master Xing stared into the Starlight Master's eyes, his gaze did not reveal any emotion from the previous address change, and slowly said: "Starlight, real name Yin Xiu, biological parents are... adopted by the Yin Shen Palace at the age of three... appointed at fifteen... till today... Leader of the Baiyun State sub branch. Am I right?"

"More or less." The Starlight Master remained calm and unruffled.

"The cultivation wasn't known before, since becoming the Leader, the cultivation has progressed rapidly. At the start of being Leader, you were First Grade Marshal level, shortly after you became Second Grade, and up till now... is actually Ninth Grade Martial Marquis."

Young Master Xing said flatly: "Time, less than half a year. Am I correct?"

"Correct."

Fang Che's heart trembled.

He had realized this point long ago, it would inevitably become a flaw, but this cultivation matter cannot be concealed.

Now, encountering a crucial juncture.

Young Master Xing's gaze was like an eagle falcon, and the topic suddenly shifted: "...Did you change the address earlier because you want to side with me?"

The Starlight Master hesitated for a moment, showing some hesitation, and said: "Having such thoughts, but... it depends on the future."

Young Master Xing saw his hesitation, and pondered: Hesitation? Reluctance? Yet very forthcoming?

But his expression showed no movement, his killing intent towards Starlight was unchanged. I will first say something to make you feel I'm going to accept you, and when you're relaxed, strike suddenly.

Thus, he immediately brought the topic back: "But you are Yemo! I cannot take you in."

The Starlight Master smiled wryly: "How can I dispel your suspicion?"

Young Master Xing said faintly: "You advanced from First Grade Marshal to Ninth Grade Martial Marquis in half a year... Such progress, even within the affiliated sect, should be counted as a peerless genius, right?"

"Peerless genius I'm not, Lord Yemo's talent far exceeds mine." The Starlight Master sighed.

"Haha..." Young Master Xing laughed, clearly not believing a word.

His mouth was laughing, but his eyes had no laughter, continuing to stare intently into the Starlight Master's eyes, and said: "I ask you, if all this is true, then why... why did you not participate in Cultivating Gu to Become a God?"

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