If someone had seen Li Wu, who looked as though he were facing a formidable enemy, they would surely have been surprised.
The second-in-command of the largest mercenary organization in the underground world, a Seven-star Professional standing at the pinnacle of humanity, was actually showing such vigilance—even awe—toward a single person. It was truly astonishing.
But if someone knew the old man who had put Li Wu on such high alert, they would not have felt that way.
Because anyone who knew this old man understood exactly what kind of person he was.
"You've got some nerve, Old Second Li."
The old man's gaze flashed like lightning and landed on Li Wu.
"You actually dared to show up around Tianfeng City and stir up trouble. Do you really think your 'Sin' is qualified to shake Tianfeng City now?"
The old man's tone was indifferent, yet it brought with it an overwhelming pressure that made Li Wu's body tense up even further.
However, Li Wu showed no fear and merely sneered repeatedly.
"This isn't Tianfeng City. Do you old fossils from Tianfeng City really think you can interfere in this dangerous wilderness zone?" Li Wu sneered. "I was just about to say the same thing. I'm surprised you were actually willing to leave Tianfeng City, which you've guarded all this time."
Li Wu knew very well how important the old man before him was in Tianfeng City.
That was why the other man had guarded Tianfeng City for decades, perhaps even longer.
During that time, unless absolutely necessary, this existence, who could be called humanity's guardian, would never leave Tianfeng City.
This time, the other man had actually come out in person. Li Wu was genuinely shocked.
The old man merely smiled ambiguously.
"My Tianfeng City isn't like your 'Sin,' which