“You’re a smart man. Your wife, however, not so much. She’s more of a burden than effective help. I fail to see why you are so captivated by such a foolish woman.”

Listening to her boisterous laughter, James quickly teleported Lesia into his spatial storage. Then, he retorted, “Are you suggesting I should dote a stinky fish like you instead?”

Yehria growled, “Shut up! Even if I were to take an interest in you, it’s simply to use you as a cultivation partner. I don’t entertain sentiments for lesser beings, nor would I forsake my pursuits for trivial romances.”

James countered, “I feel sorry for you. It’s been nearly a million entrapochs, but you failed to secure a position as the Chosen One. Even your status as Tai Chi was not achieved through your strength but was given to you because the Great Historial Land’s temples helped you.”

Yehria seethed, “You…”

“You have foolish dreams. Though I’m aware of my appeal and your illogical desires toward me, I have no interest in a fish like