บท 2017: Responding

"Mhm…" Natalya expressed at this moment, her eyes looking contemplative, "Ivy Aries could've retreated to our Soul Palace and found shelter from the Emperor Sword Sect's attack."

"Don't you remember that she rejected my help? How can she let go of her pride?" Davis smiled as he shook his head.

The Jade Lotus Valley were a prideful bunch. Otherwise, they would've opened their doors to many powers long ago instead of being secluded, only opening their doors to a few powers.

"There's no need to cling onto pride at that moment of life and death, right?" Natalya was still confused, feeling a bit sad as she had made some acquaintance with Ivy Aries.

Davis pursed his lips, wondering if his women had misunderstood his interaction with Ivy Aries. However, he could see that Natalya was worried.