Faced with Su Yu's question, Lan Qi didn't speak, which was a tacit admission.
Lan Qi had known this day would come ever since he saw the tiger cub's reaction yesterday.
After all, his identity in Southern Beast City wasn't exactly a secret. Only the beastmen living in the Outer City or those who had just arrived wouldn't know of him.
Tiger cubs like Jing Fan and his brother, who survived on the fringes, naturally ventured into the inner city often while scavenging for food. It was no surprise they could recognize him.
Seeing his silent admission, Su Yu felt even more conflicted.
Lan Qi pressed his lips together, his voice strained as he began to explain, "I didn't hide it from you on purpose. I just… I didn't know how to tell you."
Lan Qi gave a wry smile. "I was also a little scared that if I told you, you'd hate me even more."
