Inside a secluded room away from the kitchen.
Xie Ninger leaned back in her chair, arms crossed, one brow arched high.
A sharp scoff escaped her lips as she eyed Ace with pure disbelief.
"So, let me get this straight." Her voice dripped with skepticism. "You're telling me that you met the Hua family ancestor because she needed a ride across the Dark Valley River?"
She let out a short, humorless laugh, shaking her head.
"Xiao Zhi, I may not be the most knowledgeable person out there, but even I know that the Hua family's ancestor has been at the Legend Rank for centuries!"
She jabbed a finger toward him. "A Legend Rank! And you expect me to believe that someone at that level—someone with countless means to travel—needed you to ferry her across a river?"
Her eyes widened in sheer incredulity. "A boat ride? Really?"
Ace, lounging lazily in his seat, exhaled slowly. He didn't bother defending himself right away.
