After briefly reminiscing about the past, Hai Bodong, clad in a gray robe, headed toward the Mittel Family without the slightest hesitation.
Though he had been sealed, Hai Bodong still possessed peak Dou Ling strength.
Combined with his familiarity with the Mittel Family, he actually slipped past numerous visible and hidden sentries, making his way to Mite'er Tengshan's room without alerting anyone.
"Who's there?"
Just as Hai Bodong's hand touched the door, Mite'er Tengshan's voice suddenly rang out.
The next moment, the aura of a Dou Wang burst forth and directly forced the door open.
Caught off guard, even Hai Bodong was driven back several steps by that aura.
"What petty thief dares behave so outrageously in my Mittel Family!"
Following Mite'er Tengshan's furious roar, dozens of black-robed figures emerged from nowhere and instantly surrounded Hai Bodong.
These black-robed figures were the Shadow Guards carefully cultivated by the Mittel Family. Every one of them possessed strength above the Da Dou Shi level.
"Tengshan, after so many years apart, you've improved quite a bit."
After steadying himself, Hai Bodong ignored the watchful Shadow Guards around him and merely looked at Mite'er Tengshan, who stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze complicated as he spoke softly.
Mite'er Tengshan frowned slightly. For some reason, he sensed a familiar feeling in the old man's voice.
"What, you don't recognize me anymore?"
Hai Bodong smiled, then pulled down the hood that covered most of his face.
"Gasp... It's you... Elder Hai..."
The moment Mite'er Tengshan saw Hai Bodong's face, he sucked in a sharp breath.
The words "Elder Hai" had nearly escaped his lips, but he forcibly held them back.
Taking a deep breath and suppressing the joy and excitement in his heart, Mite'er Tengshan fiercely waved at the Shadow Guards surrounding Hai