0145 - The Rescue Mission.

Lu Sheng gathered his courage and looked up. Standing in front of the Clan Patriarch, he realized lying would be the biggest mistake he could make. Telling the truth would be much better; he was accustomed to disappointment, so he could handle another one from the Patriarch.

After a moment passed, he shook his head. Seeing that the Clan Patriarch wasn't asking why or rather waiting for an explanation, he cleared his throat again. "After studying the method, I realized I would not be able to honestly follow its instructions as I know myself better. I cannot stay hungry."

"Hmmm…" The Clan Patriarch hummed deeply. "I had a similar expectation. If you had agreed or lied, I would have assumed that you were not Lu Sheng anymore but someone possessing him." Lu Zheng, the Clan Patriarch's piercing eyes, bore into Lu Sheng.