Niu Dali's opening words left Meng Zhao torn between laughter and tears. Though he had deliberately meant to strike up a connection, he had never expected to succeed so easily. This fellow was far too easily satisfied.
Gu Sinan and Wei Qi, on the other hand, seemed to have thought of something. Their brows furrowed, and their expressions changed in unison.
"Is it you? Killer by Reputation?"
Meng Zhao was taken aback. Though he had yet to figure out exactly what was going on, he could tell that the two beside him seemed to have recalled Niu Dali's identity. Their wariness was why they reacted this way.
As for Killer by Reputation, it was clearly Niu Dali's nickname. Though it sounded rather strange, anyone with a title could be considered a formidable figure, certainly no ordinary person.
Gu Sinan even sent him a voice transmission directly.
"I did not recognize this Niu Dali at first. Only after hearing what he said did I remember that he is a rising talent who has shot to prominence in the Demonic Path over the past two years. Although he came from a rogue cultivator background and has no specific sect inheritance.
"His martial arts are unfathomably profound, and he is cruel and bloodthirsty by nature—a demon among demons.
"It is said that this man appears honest and simple-minded, often using his own name to belittle himself while chatting with others.
"If others agree with him and mock his name, they will surely be killed by him. And those who offer insincere praise while dealing with others likewise cannot escape his blade. Thus, the Demonic Path gave him the nickname Killer by Reputation, implying that he kills through his name.
"If you had responded improperly just now, Meng Zhao, he might very well have