She wasn't making any threats, nor was it a difficult question to answer, but her attitude gradually irked the group from Shudao Mountain. In the Artifact Refining World, it was rare for disciples of any sect to act so high and mighty before them—especially when alone.
Wu Jinliang, having been tipped off by Shi Chun, also observed the lone woman's abnormal behavior.
Gu Lianni, who had waited patiently for a while, couldn't help but express her dissatisfaction, "What, is it so hard to answer this question?"
The lone woman finally spoke up, asking in return, "Do I have to answer?"
Her intonation, slightly stilted and dull, was soft and slow. It was hard to describe the way she spoke. It was as though the words didn't come easily to her, but she wasn't stuttering either. She seemed to be searching for each word, one by one, giving listeners the sensation of trying to guess what her next word might be.
The person speaking seemed tired, and it was quite taxing for the listeners too.
