Clip-clop!
Unlike last time, Aiko and the other two hadn't even had a chance to act before the sound of hoofbeats rang out.
Stos, the Old Man with scarlet eyes and a thick beard, drove a sharp-lined carriage through the mist.
The carriage didn't stop until it was right in front of them, and Stos had kept his eyes fixed on Fu Qian the entire time.
The Old Man Xiumeng inside the carriage was surely doing the same.
Fu Qian could certainly understand how they felt.
Compared with the previous claim that "everyone is waiting to welcome you," bluntly pointing out the flames would undoubtedly be far more shocking.
Fu Qian wasn't being perverse and trying to scare the Old Man into a heart attack or anything.
But there was no helping it. From the moment the task began, they'd already locked onto him as prey.
Since it was unlikely they'd simply turn tail without a word, he might as well make use of the situation while minimizing delays.
After all, whatever else could be said about them, their combat strength was quite impressive. He'd already tested that firsthand.
Of course, as big shots in the supernatural world, they'd surely hate being used. So he'd need a few special techniques.
"Mr. Andir, a pleasure to meet you."
The next moment, it was Xiumeng who spoke first, his voice coming from inside the carriage.
The change alone was enough to prove that Fu Qian had shocked them quite a bit.
"I have to say, your perceptiveness is astonishing... You just said you knew where there was a flame?"
It was reassuring that after a brief word of praise, Xiumeng got straight to the point.
"That's right. Isn't that what you outsiders came here to find?"
Fu Qian gave a cold