Scattered stones lay throughout the grotto, along with an old man wrapped head to toe in a black robe. His face was a blur, and even his cultivation could not be clearly sensed.
Suddenly, the old man raised his head. A little more than ten feet ahead, spiritual light flashed, and a figure actually emerged.
She was wrapped in milky-white demonic qi from head to toe. Needless to say, it was naturally Fairy in the Clouds.
"This old slave pays respects to Miss."
"There's no need for such formality, Uncle Zhang. Back then, you were one of my elder brother's capable generals. Why be so courteous with me?"
"Miss, those words are mistaken. Though your cultivation has not yet fully recovered, your status can no longer be compared with the past. Ever since the Flying Devil Lord fell, you have been the master of the Outer-Domain Heavenly Demons. How would this old slave dare show the slightest disrespect?"
"Moreover, I was sealed in Fallen Demon Valley in the past. If Miss had not rescued me, this old slave would still be suffering even now. Let alone the fact that you are my former master's younger sister—even if it were merely to repay your kindness, this old slave should still allow himself to be driven by you."
The black-robed old man's somewhat hoarse voice entered her ears. Though his face could not be seen clearly, there was absolutely no mistaking the reverence in his manner.
Hearing him say this, Qin Yan smiled, and found it difficult to argue further. "Right, Uncle Zhang, how is the array I asked you to set up here?"
"Miss, rest assured. Although, because I was sealed in Fallen Demon Valley, this old slave's cultivation has fallen greatly compared to the past and I no longer possess