"Could it be that this kid had been acting so arrogant because Blood Owl Old Demon was backing him?"
The emaciated black-robed old man frowned.
At this moment, when they saw Su Yi beside the Dao-robed middle-aged man, the other old demons present were all somewhat surprised.
They vaguely remembered seeing this blue-robed youth traveling alone through the starry sky on their way here.
"Blood Owl, why did you bring such a little brother along?"
A beautiful woman spoke with a coquettish laugh. Her temperament was soft and yin, her figure lush and voluptuous. Even the thin bandeau over her chest could not conceal those high, full peaks, leaving a broad expanse of delicate, dazzling snow-white skin exposed.
In her hand, she carried a flower basket woven from white bones, lending her an additional air of bewitching terror.
Little brother?
Su Yi's brows rose slightly.
The Dao-robed middle-aged man smiled warmly. "Hua Xiu Matron, do not underestimate him. My little brother is far from simple. Setting everything else aside, in terms of courage alone, none can match him. Even I admire him greatly."
The old demons were all moved, their eyes flickering.
They all understood the Dao-robed middle-aged man's character. He seemed gentle and benevolent, but in truth, he was incomparably proud and aloof. He rarely praised others so easily.
Without question, for this youth barely more than ten years old to win his admiration and travel here alongside him, he had to be no ordinary person.
"Then we shall have to witness this little brother's methods later."
The emaciated black-robed old man said with a smile that did not reach his eyes.
The Dao-robed middle-aged man laughed heartily. "I advise you old guy not to entertain any crooked thoughts. Otherwise, be careful not to shatter your own teeth."
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