As he spoke, Robert stepped forward with a sincere expression. "I will be honest with you, Marshal. My sect master is one of Darryl Darby's lovers, indeed, but Darryl Darby has gone missing for two months now. On top of that, we have an unspoken rule within the Hidden Hero Sect that sect masters can no longer engage in romantic affairs upon acquiring their position.

"What I'm implying is that my sect master and Darryl Darby are as good as strangers now. The New World Royals joining the fiend race and wreaking havoc on the Nine Mainland is also a huge deal. My sect master sent us here to help with the bigger picture in mind."

Robert's tone grew with emotion as he reached the end of his speech. "I've said what I needed to say. If you still can't trust us, we'll just head back and report to our sect master."

That was far from what Robert intended. He watched Gonggong closely for a reaction.

Gonggong's eyebrows knitted at the words as she fell into silent thoughts.

Robert's words made