Within the deep pit, although Protector Wu had suffered severe injuries, his mind remained exceptionally clear.
He knew very well that if he did not take some measures now, this young man before him might truly kill him.
Even if he wanted to settle the score and seek revenge later, he first had to survive!
Thinking of this, Protector Wu immediately softened his stance. "My young friend, my young friend, please show mercy. This old man truly did not mean to spy on you earlier. I merely reached an agreement with the Old Sect Master of the Cloud Mist Sect and decided to protect him as he broke through to the Dou Zong realm. That was why I was extra vigilant around his secluded cultivation site, and happened to spot you."
"This old man swears to heaven that I bore absolutely no ill intentions toward you just now!"
Of course, that was a lie!
At first, Protector Wu had indeed noticed Qi Lin's group only because they passed through this place.
But after Qi Lin called him out, he keenly sensed that Qi Lin was no ordinary person, and so other thoughts arose in his mind.
If he could turn Qi Lin into someone like Yun Shan, that would naturally be for the best.
If Qi Lin refused to cooperate, he would not mind adding another talented expert's soul to Soul Hall's collection.
However, although he had already estimated Qi Lin as highly as possible, even viewing him as an expert on his own level—
Unfortunately, Protector Wu had still not estimated highly enough.
Qi Lin's strength had long exceeded his imagination.
Before Qi Lin could speak, Yun Yun was the first to lose her composure.
Her sharp gaze, tinged with nervousness, swept toward Protector Wu. "What deal did you