As they continued their journey, there was something he needed to address with Zoe. Zoe walked beside him, her eyes scanning the surroundings, alert but calm. Her temperament had changed a bit from the first time she had arrived here. The sudden silence between them seemed to press in, and Rex, after a long moment, finally spoke up.
"Zoe," he began.
"There's something I need to tell you"
She glanced at him, noting the seriousness in his expression.
"What is it?"
He took a slow breath, choosing his words carefully.
"If anyone asks about my strength, about my cultivation, I need you to say only one thing, that I have body refining, but no cultivation, got it?"
Zoe blinked, confusion flickering across her face.
"Wait, but… why do you need to hide about your cultivation?"
"It's not something I can explain it right now, maybe I can in the future"
"Just promise me not to tell anyone about my cultivation"
