Chapter 1655: The Lock of Suffering
Deep underground, in the depths of the Unreturning.
Watching a dozen faces change expression in unison was, to say the least, a fascinating sight.
Especially considering how tense things had been between the two sides just moments earlier.
"Good—"
So Fu Qian didn't waste the opportunity. He watched the whole thing without batting an eye, then even offered a comment.
It was only one word, but the rise and fall of his tone made it almost impossible to tell whether he was agreeing with Old Master Huang's question or cheering at a theater.
"I don't know those two, but I've met Huang Zhixun."
Fortunately, Fu Qian didn't push everyone's nerves too far. He immediately gave them an answer.
Though it was just one sentence, the information it conveyed was undoubtedly immense.
Especially with Fu Qian still wearing that calm, mild expression. Under the impact of the team's collective change of face, even their smiles quickly stiffened.
"You know Blood Lion... When?"
This time, the one who broke the silence was Sha Ming, in whom Fu Qian had placed such high hopes.
The even rougher voice seemed to reveal the weight of his current emotions.
"A long time ago."
Fu Qian continued to answer readily.
"Unfortunately, every time we met, he seemed to lack the necessary awareness of his own situation."
"Then you're different... You already knew what I was trying to do just now?"
Fu Qian's words seemed to have stirred up a great many thoughts in Sha Ming. As he fell silent in defeat and began to ponder, Old Master Huang Leji, true to expectations, smoothly picked up the conversation.
As the team's undisputed leader, he asked the very question the others were more concerned about.
"I didn't know. I was