"That's right, it was me!"
Having rescued Chi Ling'er, the great weight on his heart finally lifted, and Ye Zhen looked utterly relaxed.
"It seems Chi Ling'er has no ordinary relationship with you, does she? And how did you know Hu Qingtong carried a secret?"
Hu Buding had only asked casually. In truth, he knew perfectly well that Ye Zhen would not answer that question.
"I never thought that after hunting geese all my life, I would have my eyes pecked out by one today! In the end, I was still outmaneuvered by you." Hu Buding narrowed his eyes and stared coldly at Ye Zhen. With a casual wave, he removed the restrictions from his younger son Hu Guang and second grandson Hu Youji, whom he had just rescued.
In his desperate rush to save Chi Ling'er, Ye Zhen had given Hu Buding the chance to rescue his son and grandson as well.
"You two, stand aside and stay far away from us."
After giving that casual order, Hu Buding turned his gaze back to Ye Zhen. "However, don't get smug. Today, this old man will absolutely not let you leave here alive!
"That Chi Ling'er, along with the Acquired Spirit Treasures on you, will all ultimately fall into this old man's hands." Hu Buding was brimming with confidence.
"Does Elder Hu think that, with your Peak Early Dao Realm cultivation, you've got this Mystic Palace Realm Ninth Heaven Peak cultivator completely cornered?" Ye Zhen asked with a laugh, still looking relaxed.
"What do you think?"
"If you ask me, Elder Hu, don't celebrate too soon! Everyone knows how to keep a trump card in reserve!" Ye Zhen's gaze fell upon Hu Buding's younger son Hu Guang and second grandson Hu Youji, who were rapidly retreating to the rear.
"Hm?"