"I am. What do you want?"
Xia Hongyao showed no respect whatsoever for Dudek, an established Dragon Rank powerhouse.
It wasn't that she was arrogant because of Xia Hongmian's reputation. She was simply like that.
High Ponytail thought Dudek wasn't a good person for bringing along a cannon-fodder choir, so he wasn't worth respecting.
Dudek said nothing. He pushed up his glasses and studied Xia Hongyao carefully. Then, as if remembering something, he shook his head and turned his gaze to Lin Baici.
"Are you that Lin God from Haijing?"
With that confident bearing, it had to be him. But the girl beside him was also remarkably calm in his presence.
Interesting!
It seemed the new generation of Nine Provinces was of very high quality.
"I'm Lin Baici!"
Lin Baici was neither servile nor overbearing. He'd eaten gods before—why would he grovel in front of Dudek?
Even if Dudek was the oldest and strongest God Hunter, that wouldn't change a thing.
"A fine young man!"
Dudek spoke the language of Nine Provinces very fluently. After offering his praise, he lowered his head and continued reading. "The Qin Palace God's Ruins have been growing active again lately. You should be on your guard."
After that, Dudek showed no interest in continuing the conversation.
The three of them left the tent.
"Judging by his manner, that old fellow is very elegant, with an aristocratic air about him. Too bad you can't judge a book by its cover!"
Xia Hongyao sighed.
Lin Baici and Gu Qingqiu were speechless. With your voice that loud, not only a Dragon Rank powerhouse, but even an ordinary person could hear you.
"Come on, let's meet that witch!"
Xia Hongyao led the way.
Besides Dudek, there was another powerhouse at the outpost: the witch Melissa, a member of