The abruptly cut-off call made Li Yao realize something at once—
So the attack here had only been a feint, luring the tiger away from the mountain? However, Madam Qian probably hadn't fallen for it.
So when they saw Madam Qian leave without even looking back, they simply gave up on this place and launched a surprise attack on Old Man Lu instead... Damn it, what was worth going to such lengths for with Old Man Lu? Could it be...
That thing? The moment the thought surfaced, Li Yao was suddenly seized by an extremely bad premonition.
He edged closer to the Old Celestial Master. "Keep a close eye out, sir. I'm a little scared."
The Old Celestial Master burst into laughter. "Where's that spirit you usually have, picking fights with heaven and earth?"
Li Yao was displeased. "Boss Li is a real man!"
The Old Celestial Master: "???"
Li Yao said, "Don't the old sayings say it? A real man can be cautious or reckless. Aren't I putting that into practice quite well?"
The Old Celestial Master: "..."
The old man found it amusing, and he did think this junior was rather interesting. Besides, Little Qian had specifically told him to take good care of him.
So the Old Celestial Master raised the hand wearing the Iron Red Gloves. The golden gemstones on the gloves flashed rapidly, releasing an overwhelming surge of spiritual power that burrowed into the earth before coiling into a formation. A great golden formation took shape in an instant.
Countless secret Buddhist Sanskrit characters floated up from the ground, and everyone felt as though they had entered an endless Buddhist Realm.
Li Yao: "..."
He gave the Old Celestial Master a careful look. His hair was tied in a Daoist topknot, and he wore Daoist