Just then, Xu Yi extended his perception toward the cyan robe and immediately discovered words printed on its lining: "We will meet again only when you become an immortal."
Next, Xu Yi released his magical power and carefully turned the robe inside out, but found no other restrictions.
He stared blankly at the cyan robe, his thoughts racing.
The robe before him raised many questions.
First, it showed that the mastermind could come and go from Two Forget Peak at will, wholly unaffected by its restrictions. This person was either an insider at Two Forget Peak or an unparalleled expert; the latter seemed more likely.
Second, the robe had been hung in the secret chamber, which meant the person knew he would return. This wasn't a lucky guess. The mastermind had been keeping tabs on him.
Third, the words "We will meet again only when you become an immortal" were quite clear: once he cultivated to become an Earth Immortal, the mastermind would let them meet again.
But why an Earth Immortal? Following this lead, Xu Yi wondered if the mastermind had something for him to do, but considered his cultivation too weak. Perhaps it was a task he could only entrust to him once he became an Earth Immortal, in exchange for the two women's freedom.
But what kind of task could only be done by an Earth Immortal?
The mastermind was powerful enough to have ties to Earth Immortals. Why would someone like that be keeping tabs on him?
Xu Yi's thoughts grew more and more chaotic, tangling into a thick knot.
Unnoticed, he drifted into a deep sleep.
When he awoke, his mind was clear, free of distracting thoughts. He decided not to dwell on the matter any longer. Whatever the case, at least it meant the