Niu Youdao had already decided to show himself, so he had no intention of avoiding anything further.
The moment the two sides met, Niu Youdao walked straight toward the two Misty Pavilion members.
The two might not remember the others undergoing the trial, but Niu Youdao had left a deep impression on them. One of them had seen Niu Youdao before and cried out in astonishment, "Niu Youdao!"
"Niu Youdao? Hadn't Luo Fangfei sent him out of the Sacred Realm?" the other asked blankly. He had only heard Niu Youdao's name. Having been temporarily transferred here to hunt foxes, he had never met Niu Youdao.
Misty Pavilion had so many people that not everyone had seen Niu Youdao. In fact, most had not. Encountering even one who recognized him was already fortunate.
Niu Youdao was somewhat surprised as well. He had not expected anyone to recognize him, though he could not recall where he had met this man.
Since they knew each other, it saved trouble. As he approached, he raised his sword and cupped his hands. "It is indeed Niu. I have been searching for Demon Foxes all the way here and was about to rest my feet here. I did not expect to encounter two worthy members of Misty Pavilion."
Looking at Qin Guan and Ke Dingjie's attire, then at Niu Youdao's, the man who recognized him pointed at Niu Youdao and barked, "Insolence! Who allowed you to change out of your clothes?"
Having confirmed the newcomer's identity, the two once again put on the overbearing air of Misty Pavilion members.
Niu Youdao drove the sword in his hand into the ground. Without replying, his figure flashed with a whoosh, shooting at the pair like an arrow loosed from its bow.
The two were shocked and caught utterly