“I already warned all of you in the past, but none of you heeded my warning! Look at what happened!” Meng Luoping spat his words in anger.

He was one of the few people who tried to stop Bai Luochu from going to the ruins, however, his advice fell on deaf ears. Everything went south, just like his predictions. A burst of fury filled his heart. Everything could have been avoided as long as they listened to him!

Guan Yue glanced at the furious Meng Luoping with a disproving look on his face as he chided, “What has been done cannot be undone, there’s no use in complaining and whining! We might as well come up with a solution!”

Evidently, Guan Yue and Meng Luoping did not have a harmonious relationship. The only reason the both of them were able to get along in the past, was because Ying Lan and Bai Luochu were always there to act as mediators and stop the both of them from constantly fighting. However, with one of them being trapped in the ruins and the other on the brink of insanity, there was no one to stop them from bickering.

“You’re such a skilful man! Even during a time like this, you can still find the time to be sarcastic to me as you’re coming up with a plan!” Meng Luoping said as he rolled his eyes.

Meng Luoping hated to admit it, but he knew that Guan Yue was as good a leader and tactician as Bai Luochu and Ying Lan. Despite his skill, Meng Luoping hated the fact that Guan Yue was always putting on airs. The reason he hated Guan Yue was because Meng Luoping wasn’t born into a noble family and he could never be as refined a man as Guan Yue was.

Guan Yue could not stand Meng Luoping as well. He knew that even if he was poor in name, his family still had riches that they accumulated. Thus, he was greatly angered by Meng Luoping’s words.

“You’re quite skilful as well! I only made a casual remark, yet you took the chance to flame and ridicule me! I’m impressed that you even have the time to find joy in ridiculing me, given such dire circumstances!” Guan Yue remarked.

The endless bickering scared Qin Feng to the point where he didn’t dare to utter a single word.

Finally, Qin Feng had had enough. He slammed his teacup into the ground and the sound of shattering ground their argument to a halt.

“Would you two please come up with a plan instead of bickering? Commander Ying is waiting for your reply.” Qin Feng said in frustration.

Qin Feng was stunned by the argument he had witnessed. He had always thought that the both of them were calm and composed men and his image of them shattered into pieces.

After hearing what Qin Feng said, Guan Yue and Meng Luoping calmed down. The both of them got back on track and went back to discussing their countermeasures. Guilt filled their mind when they thought about how they were bickering during such a critical juncture and they became ashamed of their actions.

“After seeing how much the both of us quarrel, I think it is better for the both of us to not work with each other. You will take care of the situation at the Palace of Brilliance Resurgence, while I take care of business here.” Meng Luoping suggested.

The both of them were stunned by Meng Luoping’s ability to come up with a plan so quickly.

Initially, Guan Yue was taken aback by his suggestion, but after some consideration, he realised that whatever Meng Luoping said made sense. Despite that, Guan Yue decided that he wasn’t going to forgive Meng Luoping so easily after what he said during their argument.

“Alright, I agree with what you suggested. I will settle all the matters at the Palace of Brilliance Resurgence, but you have to report what happened here when you arrive back at the palace.” Guan Yue instructed.

Meng Luoping thought to himself, He’s just trying to take charge of the situation… Am I his dog?! Stupid of him to overcomplicate such a simple matter!

However, Meng Luoping knew that it was too late to withdraw his words and he told Qin Feng, “Why are you still standing around?! We have already come up with a plan! What are you waiting for, go and inform Commander Ying!”

Qin Feng was momentarily stunned by their sloppy plan. But he knew that there was nothing he could do about it as he was just a small fry that no one would listen to. It was his fate to be pushed around.

With that, Qin Feng quietly retreated to deliver the news to Ying Lan.

As he walked away, he glanced at Guan Yue and Meng Luoping before shaking his head. Another argument was brewing.

“Look at the time! The Silk Flower Pavilion is going to open soon, what else do you want from me?!” Meng Luoping snapped.

However Guan Yue did not seem to notice his sarcastic tone as he looked him in the eye and replied, “I really don’t understand why you’re so dissatisfied with me...”

Meng Luoping was surprised that Guan Yue did not lash out at him even after he had been so rude.

“Hahaha...” Meng Luoping forced out a laugh and he refused to speak. I’m not dissatisfied… We’re just too different to be working closely together.

They were destined to be different from birth. One of them belonged to an upper class family, while the other was born to a merchant in the city slums.

Guan Yue gathered that Meng Luoping was unwilling to explain himself, and he didn’t push it. He stared at Meng Luoping for a long time and he finally broke the silence. “I understand. Perhaps many people feel that I am a person who puts on airs, but it is my family that makes me act this way. They want nothing more than a decent descendant to carry on the family line. Even if I want to change, I can’t do it overnight.”

Meng Luoping was touched by the fact that Guan Yue was willing to put his guard down and share his personal story with him. It was too bad that he didn’t wish to embarrass himself further as he remained completely silent.

“I don’t believe that Divine Physician Bai is dead. We should do our best and protect the Palace of Brilliance Resurgence to await her return.” Guan Yue continued.

“Agreed.” Meng Luoping wanted to say more, but the words couldn’t come out of his mouth.