James glanced at the other female living beings, then flew to another mountaintop and set up a Soundproof Barrier.

After Xitlaly entered, she spoke softly, “James, could you first let Truett report his safety to the Skynet, and then you and the others accompany me to the Iustus Sect?”

James furrowed his brow. “Why do you want to send Truett away?”

Xitlaly looked troubled. “I need to inform my parents and master about my situation with him, but it might cause some trouble.”

James crossed his arms and looked pensive. “You had a prior engagement?”

Xitlaly hesitated, then nodded lightly.

James asked again, “Didn’t you tell Truett?”

“With his temper, he would definitely go pick a fight if he found out,” grumbled Xitlaly helplessly. “Joaquin has long been an upper-grade Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Ninth Tribulation powerhouse, and he might have reached the peak of the rank by now. Besides, he’s my master’s son...”

“I had no idea about this,” interrupted James. “Looks like I inadvertently