At this moment, Xu Xing's words sounded somewhat harsher. In her opinion, he was merely trying to seize the opportunity to gain more benefits.
"A miscommunication?" Xu Xing's expression eased slightly. "A gentleman's word, once spoken, cannot be overtaken even by a team of four horses. True Lord Song once acted for the Emperor... Junior Sister Yu should know that spreading a false Imperial Decree would, by law, result in beheading."
He deliberately threatened Yu Xue. Seeing her face turn momentarily pale, he continued, "If True Lord Song truly intends for Xu Xing to be his protégé, mere small favors will not move me. Words must not be spoken lightly. Should there be a next time, even if I cannot match True Lord Song, I will not endure such humiliation..."
