Coward

The figure's voice was deep and powerful, infused with the strength of his cultivation. It intimidated Sun Youcheng before him, as well as the lower-level Soul Masters behind him.

As his voice fell.

The expressions of Sun Youcheng, Sun Meilan, Li Yuyi, and Lin Yuchun all turned ugly.

They knew the danger had arrived!

As for Yu Chenglong and Zheng Datong, they had nothing to fear. Though a trace of panic showed on their faces, they were not worried in the slightest.

"Human bait..."

"What do you five mean by this?"

Sun Youcheng demanded, both bitter and angry.

"Human bait, and you still don't understand?"

"Of course it means exactly what it says. We'll use your lives to lure Soul Beasts in. That's human bait!"

Another figure spoke mockingly.

Sun Youcheng's face instantly darkened.

Their meaning was clear: they intended to use the lives of the seven of them to lure Soul Beasts for their benefit!

"I registered as a Soul Master with Spirit Hall. I am the village chief of North Mountain Village."

"If these children and I do not return for too long, my villagers will worry."

"When the time comes, if they report it to Spirit Hall, Spirit Hall will send specialized enforcers to Sunset Forest to investigate the truth."

"Furthermore, Sunset Forest lies outside Heaven Dou City. Patrols made up of Soul Masters from the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall patrol this area."

"Friends, please do not joke around!"

"We will leave, and nothing will happen. Otherwise, you may find trouble coming for you!"

Sun Youcheng spoke in a cold tone, having lost all of his previous respect and humility.

"Hahahaha!"

"Spirit Hall? The Heaven Dou Empire? Do you think we would fear them?"

"By the time their people arrive, you will probably already be