He did not believe for a second that the man had sought him out for no reason.
The old man went on to introduce the regions the Ink-Dyed Sword passed along its route.
"Look, this place is called Starburst Surge. It's a famous sight beyond Beacon Ruins. If you get the chance someday, you should go see it."
"And this place was once a sea of Dao disasters that no one could approach. But after a mighty figure took a supreme treasure from it, anyone could visit. There's a market where merchants gather, too. If you're interested in trinkets, it's worth a look. But if you hope to find a real treasure there, forget it."
As the old man spoke, Li Tianming looked toward the image projected by the Dao Formation. A boundless crimson river of stars filled his view, dazzling and radiant.
But he had no interest in such things right now, and it showed.
"Sir, you know we're not here to sightsee. We may each have urgent business of our own. If there's nothing else, let's not disturb each other," Li Tianming finally said.
At that, the old man seemed to glance toward the gathered Black Family members, then edged closer to Li Tianming.
He motioned for Li Tianming to lean in.
After a brief hesitation, Li Tianming decided to hear what the man wanted.
The old man leaned to his ear and whispered, "Young man, you'd best be careful. Someone seems to have their eye on you. I came to warn you, but I don't want to get dragged into it. I had to chat about nothing first so they'd lower their guard."
Li Tianming's pupils trembled beneath his mask.
After a long moment, he said quietly, "Thank you."
The old man did not linger. Once he