"So soon?"
Seeing the strange artifact the Old Peak Expert of the Fang Family had brought, Huo Yuanhong was somewhat surprised.
This speed was nothing like the Martial Arts Alliance's usual efficiency.
Though he knew there were certainly factions capable of producing such an item, there should at least have been some wrangling first, a meeting or two to discuss how responsibility would be shared.
"Someone dug a pit, intending to send you into the True Realm, then block you inside—shut the door and beat the Supreme Expert. At the very least, they want to keep you locked away until three years from now..."
After the Old Peak Expert of the Fang Family gave a brief explanation, Huo Yuanhong understood—and was reassured.
"Then let them try and see who ends up shutting the door to beat the dog."
Huo Yuanhong smiled, then asked, "How long until the agreed martial exchange with the Foreigners?"
"Twenty-two days! They originally said next month, which means this month. I found a way to delay it until the end of the month. Factoring in the travel time if you return in some remote region, it won't be a problem for you to stay in the True Realm for around a hundred days. You can still make it back in time."
The Old Peak Expert of the Fang Family spoke solemnly.
When the time came for the battle of Supreme Experts, the Celestial Empire had no one more capable of fighting than the man before him. Naturally, the Old Peak Expert of the Fang Family had been keeping close track of the timing. Even if Huo Yuanhong had not mentioned it, he would have reminded him.
"Alright. I'll be back within ten days."
Huo Yuanhong nodded slightly.
As for a strange artifact that could return him