Hearing that unfamiliar voice, carrying a hint of merciful compassion, Ji Shui and Qingfeng's expressions changed drastically.
Someone had approached the two of them silently, without being noticed by either of them or the billions of cultivators here.
The only ones who would need to do that were the two Sages on Spirit Mountain.
They simply did not know which one had come.
Qingfeng and Ji Shui exchanged a glance. Both understood that there was nothing they could do at this moment except calmly face the unknown.
"Since a Sage has honored us with his presence, why not show yourself?"
Qingfeng respectfully bowed toward the void.
Everything else could be set aside for now. Staying alive was what mattered.
"Hehe!"
Another chuckle rang out, and a figure appeared standing before the two of them.
"Sage Jieyin!"
Qingfeng had personally seen Sage Jieyin when he had served in the Heavenly Court. He recognized the man before him at a glance.
Regardless of Sage Jieyin's intentions, Ji Shui and Qingfeng hurriedly bowed solemnly to the Sage.
"Greetings, Sage Jieyin!"
"Ah... You two young friends need not be so polite. I did not come here to cause you trouble, so there is no need to be so wary of me.
This Sage came here today because I have an excellent business proposition to discuss with you, master and disciple.
If you are interested, why not listen to me for a while?"
Sage Jieyin looked at the two of them with a beaming smile. His words and manner were filled with merciful compassion, as though he did not mind at all if they refused.
Only Qingfeng and Ji Shui knew that before a Sage, they could not bring themselves to say anything resembling a refusal.
Ji Shui was at least a prospective Human Emperor,