"Oh my! You really manage to sound so righteous about something that has no basis, without a hint of guilt. Impressive."
Xuexue nearly fainted. Listening to Zi Xia earlier, it sounded so believable, she almost thought it was true. Turns out it was all just bluster, oh dear, when did this girl get so good at deceiving people?
Zi Xia leaned close to Xuexue's ear and whispered, "Miss, you don't understand. In the Itinerant World, you can't show any lack of confidence when you speak. If you show weakness, others will see right through you, and you won't have the leverage to negotiate."
"You really do know a lot."
"Of course. After all, I used to be someone who roamed the Itinerant World."
The two of them chatted as they walked, just about to exit the bustling market street.
"Wait a moment, young lady," a hoarse old voice called out.
