Darryl could not help but burst out into laughter. "Oh, it's you! Don't worry. I'll never take a small misunderstanding so seriously. You think too lowly of me, Brother Zhu!"

Zhu Bajie also smiled as he turned to Romeo and urged him, "What are you standing there for? Apologize now. Come on!"

Romeo's expression was nothing but stubborn. "I didn't say anything wrong. Why should I?"

He had a steely personality and was not afraid of Zhu Bajie in the slightest.

Zhu Bajie could hardly contain his anger. "You… How dare you talk back to me? Apologize right now before I disown you!"

Lu Dongbin then spoke up slowly. "That was quite rude of you, young man. Sect Master Darryl didn't know what was happening, and the thief was quite cunning. It's perfectly fair that he managed to get away.

"It's all thanks to Sect Master Darryl showing up on time that the Nine Continents are safe for now. Apologize immediately."

His tone was warm and gentle, but it left no room for retaliation.

Romeo looked