Hidden Depths

"You certainly have a way with words," Kenny Lin remarked, his tone teasing. "You turned fear into respect—it does sound better that way."

Chandra's eye twitched slightly, and the poised mask of composure he prided himself on nearly cracked.

He had not heard that this Mr. Kenny had such a sharp tongue.

His words were blunt and cut straight to the bone.

"Mr. Chandra, if you have something to say, just say it," Amalia said directly.

There was no need for empty pleasantries—it depended on the person she was dealing with.

"I heard that the Erythar Star System has recently gained one… no, two powerful cultivators," Chandra said, correcting himself mid-sentence. "I wished to meet you both in person."

He paused for a moment before continuing, "The meeting with the alien royals is scheduled for seven days from now. Before that, would the two immortals be interested in discussing cultivation with me?"