Xiao Wu followed behind Ye Kang suspiciously, her gaze full of curiosity.
But the fact that he could become a Masked Man proved he had some ability, so Xiao Wu wasn't worried about Ye Kang's strength.
She just thought he was a little unreliable.
A short while later, they reached a waterfall. The Demonic Saber in Ye Kang's hand began trembling again.
He peered into the distance and saw a small wooden boat drifting in the Cold Pond beneath the waterfall.
On the boat, a refined young master was absorbed in a book.
The two approached, but the young master remained so engrossed in his reading that he couldn't tear himself away.
He had bright eyes, pearly teeth, and fair skin. His face was less handsome than beautiful, with a distinctly feminine quality to his features.
Ye Kang called out, "Young master, this place is dangerous. What brings you here?"
Only then did the beautiful young master look up. Surprise flickered across his face. After a moment, he hurriedly clasped his hands in greeting. "Please don't mind me. The scenery here is lovely, so I came to enjoy the mountains and water. And you two, officers?"
Ye Kang was wearing a mask, so the man across from him could tell at a glance who he was.
Xiao Wu said, puzzled, "There's a wild man-eater around here. You should leave as soon as possible, young master."
The young master paused, then smiled and shook his head. "Nonsense. I'm here every day. When have I ever seen a wild man?"
Ye Kang smiled too, slowly drawing the Demonic Saber.
"Have you forgotten, young master? You're the wild man."
Xiao Wu blinked, still not quite following.
But Ye Kang was certain: this refined young master was the culprit.
The Demonic Saber thirsted for