In front of outsiders, even his own wife and children, Xanthakos could maintain the facade of a virtuous and compassionate man. But in front of Quentyn, he could not pretend to be righteous. Quentyn had been with him since they embarked on their path of cultivation. They knew each other’s pasts and deepest secrets.

Quentyn sighed and said, “You’re no match for James. In terms of benevolence, righteousness, decisiveness, wisdom, and strength, you fall short in every aspect compared to him.

“Per