"But at the time… I found it hard to believe anyone's words, as my mind was clouded and enemies were everywhere."
Hearing this, the original Li Feng couldn't help but look confused.
For some reason, even though they were supposed to be the same person, this future version of himself felt as if he had lived an entirely different life… one filled with heavier shadows, deeper distrust, and experiences that the current him could not yet imagine.
After a moment of silence, he turned toward the black-cloaked figure and asked quietly,
"…What exactly happened to you?"
The future Li Feng did not look at him.
His empty eyes remained fixed on the memory unfolding inside the bamboo house as he answered in a calm, distant voice.
"You don't need to know."
There was no room for argument in his tone.
"Just focus on your present."
The original Li Feng stared at his black-cloaked counterpart for a second longer, then clicked his tongue in mild annoyance.
"Tch, Cheapskate."
