The Demon Warriors did not give Cloud Spirit a chance to respond. They flocked to her immediately, tying her and Darryl up before heading for their headquarters.

"Hey!"

On the way, Cloud Spirit managed to find a chance to whisper to Darryl, "We're going to pretend we don't know each other when we see that White Tiger King. Got it?"

As she spoke, Cloud could not hide the disdain in her gaze.

It was that old geezer's fault. If it were not for him, she would not have been seized by the Demon tribe.

Cloud Spirit had thought it through. She would pretend that she had nothing to do with Darryl if it brought on any further troubles should they be questioned by the White Tiger King.

Darryl was startled. He answered with the ghost of a smile on his face.

"Are you sure that's the best idea?"

"Yes, do you have a better plan?" Cloud Spirit scoffed impatiently.

Darryl nodded. He murmured, "Wow, trying to cut ties before seeing the White Tiger King? We'll see if you come crawling back for m