Blinking, Sikong Jing replied strangely: "Lord Yao is joking, what could I use to buy you off?"
He was completely confused about the situation, suddenly brought here, and then there was talk of swallowing by ghosts and bribery.
What’s all this about?
At this moment, Yao Yuzhi spoke again: "You indeed didn’t bribe me, but now I’m afraid some won’t believe it, because these two foolish monitors lost track of you; plus, I previously didn’t even realize you were in the Flower Sea..."
She suppressed her frustration and casually explained the previous situation.
Furthermore, she indicated that if she couldn’t provide a reasonable explanation, someone might say she, Yao Yuzhi, was deliberately favoring Sikong Jing, claiming that a simple thought could locate his whereabouts, yet the Supreme Judge inexplicably couldn’t find him.
If that’s not favoritism, what is it?
After Yao Yuzhi’s explanation, she fixedly stared at Sikong Jing and asked: "So now tell me, how did you disappear right in front of two monitors, and how did you hide without us noticing?"
Upon hearing this, Sikong Jing fully understood; it was due to the Shadow Moon Rat.
With the appearance of the Shadow Moon Rat, even the Golden Body Realm Peak monitors couldn’t see clearly. When cultivating the Beast Skill Shadow Moon, his aura almost blended into the bright moonlight, so Yao Yuzhi wasn’t able to detect him.
Thus, people would undoubtedly question this...
Even if there were no doubts now, after the end of the entitlement battle, someone would still accuse Yao Yuzhi.
Sikong Jing pondered briefly, then shrugged indifferently and said: "Let whomever doubt as they wish, I, Sikong Jing, have a clear conscience, and Lord Yao also has a clear conscience... That’s enough."
He didn’t bribe Yao Yuzhi, so why explain so clearly?
Following those words, Yao Yuzhi frowned and said: "You have a point, but I don’t want to be doubted."
In reality, Yao Yuzhi was merely curious about how Sikong Jing managed it.
Sikong Jing frowned again and said: "Apologies, Lord Yao, this is my exclusive skill, I have nothing to disclose!"
Regarding the Shadow Moon Rat, Sikong Jing didn’t want to speak about it, at least not at the moment.
With his words, the entire Divine Shuttle Craft fell silent once more.
In the next instant, the middle-aged judge shouted: "Sikong Jing, what’s your attitude? Lord Yao asked you to speak, and you bloody well should!"
Who wouldn’t notice that Lord Yao was extremely curious now, yet Sikong Jing dared to refuse answering.
Tilting his head, Sikong Jing chuckled: "Is there any rule in Overlord Commerce that I must report my exclusive skills? The fact that you couldn’t detect my hidden presence is your issue, and if there’s nothing else, I’ll be going down."
After saying that, Sikong Jing turned and left...
However, with a "clang," several Batian experts blocked Sikong Jing, all with cold stares.
Sikong Jing’s arrogance and defiance made the Batian experts furious, and without needing Yao Yuzhi’s orders, they acted.
Stopping his steps, Sikong Jing looked back at Yao Yuzhi, still calmly asking: "Lord Yao, wouldn’t your actions also lead to accusations of being bribed by Ju Dan? After all, I just killed two squads."
Not reporting an exclusive skill should not result in being detained, how domineering is that?
Who in the world would be willing to disclose their exclusive skills to outsiders?
Sikong Jing had no particular grudge against Yao Yuzhi, but he disliked being pressured so aggressively.
Yao Yuzhi’s chest subtly rose and fell before finally saying: "All of you, stand down..."
Hearing the command, the Batian experts begrudgingly retreated, but each one continued to glare at Sikong Jing, wanting nothing more than to kill him.
"Thank you, Lord Yao, for your understanding, I’m off to continue fighting."
With those words, Sikong Jing walked step by step to the ship’s railing...
But just at this time, Yao Yuzhi’s voice sounded again: "Sikong Jing, I’ve seen your Blood Refining Soldier Killing Map, and it’s not sufficient."
With these words, Sikong Jing stopped in his tracks.
At the same time, everyone from the Northern territory widened their eyes, while those from the West Land erupted with sinister and terrifying gazes.
The meaning of insufficient certainly implied...
The Blood Refining Soldier Killing Map was insufficient to compel the East Dominator Branch to protect Sikong Jing’s life against the pressure from the middle-aged Ba Lie Venerable.
It’s quite possible they would still accuse Sikong Jing of wrongfully killing Ren Dongmeng, claiming he was guilty!
Sikong Jing narrowed his eyes and lightly responded: "Lord Yao, are you suggesting that if I disclose my exclusive skills... or even offer up my exclusive skills, you’d help me?"
This remark tempted Ju Dan to step forward; she certainly didn’t want Yao Yuzhi to assist Sikong Jing.
Although Yao Yuzhi was a Judger from East Plain, she was sent by the East Dominator Branch, and her background was surely complex.
"No, just a reminder." Yao Yuzhi shook her head to refute and added: "You’re now on the edge of potential accusations, be more careful with your actions."
The underlying message was, don’t get too cocky, damn it.
Of course, I wouldn’t publicly announce it; I simply want to know what your exclusive skill is, but I can warn you, and I might tell you that perhaps I could lend you a hand, as long as you don’t keep being annoying...
Sikong Jing took the deep meaning of these words fully in stride.
With a smile, he clasped his hands and responded: "Lord Yao’s teachings are absolutely right, I will certainly be more cautious in hiding and not letting anyone discover, seizing opportunities to take out any opponents, so I won’t disturb you further!"
With that, Sikong Jing directly leapt off the Divine Shuttle Craft and departed.
And about that issue, he had no obligation whatsoever to tell Yao Yuzhi what his exclusive skills were.
Yao Yuzhi had no reason to forcibly demand them, unless she changed her style to favor any side, but now Sikong Jing was fearless of anyone’s bias; he participated in the entitlement battle to head to the Central Plains.
Just this one purpose.
Now he had arrived at Minglong Village, where other major forces existed, and they had Divine Shuttle Crafts too.
If unsatisfied, then let it be, leaving Overlord Commerce would be fine.
As Sikong Jing leapt off the ship, Yao Yuzhi nearly exploded, grinding her teeth furiously... Sikong Jing ultimately spoke of hiding even deeper to not be found by anyone, didn’t that refer to her?
Previously, it was a passive embarrassment, but this time Sikong Jing intentionally slapped her face, what a wretch.
"Don’t be angry, don’t be angry; I, Yao Yuzhi, am a person of cultivation, can’t stoop like a child." Yao Yuzhi silently admonished herself, then looked towards everyone on the ship, softly saying: "You’ve seen Sikong Jing’s attitude; he hasn’t bribed anyone. Now, let’s continue patrolling..."
With those words, she ordered the Divine Shuttle Craft to sail out of the Flower Sea.
However, just then, East Land Steward Fan He suddenly asked: "Leaving already? Lord Yao, didn’t you say the Flower Sea was beautiful and we’d stay here all night?"
East Land Elder Qiao nearly went mad, kicking himself for not covering his mouth amidst it all.
After being so publicly contradicted and humiliated by Sikong Jing, how could Lord Yao still be in the mood to enjoy the beauty of the Flower Sea?