Though this incident had only been a minor interlude on their journey, it forced Shen Yi to become cautious once more. News that he had captured a Descender had spread without wings; presumably, everything about his arrival in the Eastern Sea Region had already been investigated thoroughly by those with ulterior motives. There would surely be ill-intentioned people seeking to impersonate those familiar to him, gain his trust, and then launch a sneak attack while he was off guard.
"Young Master, was there something wrong with our acting?"
Only after Shen Yi and the others had completely departed, vanishing from sight, did that group of Demon Cultivators stop. Wearing puzzled expressions, they questioned the man. Their performance had been seamless, yet they had no idea where the problem lay.
"That shouldn't be possible. The information clearly stated that Shen Yi's final battle on the Central Plains Continent had been at Donglin City. Donglin City's lord left for the Eastern Sea in search of treasure and has yet to return." Two sharp rays suddenly flashed from the man's eyes, and his expression turned fierce. "Go investigate what Donglin City's lord is actually called, and find out who delivered this information. Once you uncover them, there will be no need for them to continue existing!"
Recalling his conversation with Shen Yi, he finally discovered where the problem had been. Donglin City's lord had the wrong surname. What a single oversight in a hundred careful measures. He had thought it flawless, only to neglect such a point.
"It seems this Shen Yi truly is difficult to deal with. We will have to find another opportunity to approach him."
The man's gaze flickered. His figure flashed, and he abruptly vanished from the spot without a trace.
"In another three to five days, we will