“Stop blabbing about this nonsense. My ears are growing calluses from all the crap you guys spew.” Lu Yun stuck his finger into his ear and picked at it. “I don’t even believe my friends, so why would I listen to rot from an enemy?”

The Fire God’s expression turned slightly awkward.

“We have a deal—I saved your life, so you need to help me get stronger,” Lu Yun said matter-of-factly.

“When did we strike that deal?” the Fire God grumbled.

“I don’t care!” Lu Yun grumbled. “I can kill you right now if you don’t agree!”

He leered at her as the golden page of the Tome of Life and Death appeared over his head.

“Fine, fine,” the Fire God acquiesced with resignation. She could’ve used the Forge of Life and...