"An old spatial manipulator from Huaxia Country!"
When the Azure Ghost saw Elder Wu emerge from within the spatial passage, his expression turned grave as he stared at the other man. It was not just the Azure Ghost; the Black Woman and the Tengu each showed different reactions and changes in expression, as though the former Five Nightmares had crossed paths with Elder Wu before.
Elder Wu emerged with a kindly smile. "Heh, I never expected three of the Five Nightmares to be here. My purpose in coming here has nothing to do with you. I have other matters to attend to."
When Elder Wu turned his gaze toward Zhang Chen, Zhang Chen gritted his teeth and dropped to one knee beneath that gaze, his eyes filled with grief and indignation.
"Elder Wu, I failed to fulfill my responsibility of protecting Little Sister Chong Ying. I swear that even if it costs me my life, I will protect her safety. Also, Chong Ying's body has been corroded by Corrosive Heart Water. I have a Jing Lai core on me, a treasure containing an exceptionally rare refined soul. With your help, Elder Wu, Chong Ying should be able to recover."
"So it was Corrosive Heart Water?" Elder Wu had sensed Chong Ying's abnormal condition while fishing in the backyard.
"I did not come here because of Chong Ying, Zhang Chen. Come with me for a moment. I have something to discuss with you."
Elder Wu led Zhang Chen to an open patch of land dozens of meters away, intending to use spatial power to isolate a space for their conversation. The Azure Ghost stared at them with an odd look in his eyes.
"Wait a moment. Are you planning to take Zhang Chen away from here? If he wants to leave,