Origins with Li Qi

Upon the snowy plains, a Shaman from the Human Path faced off against Bai Di.

Bai Di knew perfectly well that the other party's true body was most likely somewhere nearby, no more than a few hundred li away.

Yet strangely, the other party's avatar possessed thoughts as well. In other words, this was not merely a projection-type avatar, but something akin to an external incarnation, an avatar capable of independent thought.

With a single sentence, this Shaman saw through Bai Di's intentions, exposing his plan to use his ability to discern lies to probe for information.

Having been seen through, Bai Di did not grow angry. He merely said, "Since you know my purpose, why are you still here? Let me think. You can't leave, can you? If you were to act rashly now, I would definitely notice where your true body is. So you can only talk to me. It looks as though you fell for my scheme, but in truth, you are buying yourself time?"

"Truly sharp. What you said is indeed true." The Shaman admitted it openly.

Yet after he admitted it, Bai Di's expression darkened.

The other party was lying. The Eyes of Xiezhi could distinguish loyalty from treachery and see through lies, yet this ability was now telling him that the other party's words were false.

In other words, this Shaman actually had the ability to leave?

No, that was not right. If that were the case, the other party would not have said those words to lead him on.

He had lied deliberately, in order to mislead him and make him believe it was a Trump Card. After all... there were many kinds of lies. Using one lie to conceal something else was entirely possible.

This Shaman was truly cunning. Talking to someone