Ye Kang voiced his concern about the Demon Saints of the Thirteen Islands. Hearing him, Luo Qilin furrowed his brow, looking deeply worried.
"Your judgment is sound. I've been investigating in secret these past few days and did indeed discover unusual movements on the Thirteen Islands. They've stopped all activity, and the calm is downright eerie. Yet behind the scenes, they've been making connections and squeezing even more incense offerings from the islanders. Clearly, they're building up to a mighty storm."
"Commander Lord, you've always had the foresight to see far ahead. Do you have a plan?"
Luo Qilin smiled wryly and nodded. "I do, but lately the Yan Prefecture Martial Artists have been making incursions as well. I can't be in two places at once, so I could only invite a friend to come help. Fortunately, you've returned. With my friend here too, we should be able to keep things under control."
As he spoke, Luo Qilin suddenly looked toward the door. "Speak of the devil. My friend has just arrived. Let's go meet him."
"Perfect."
Ye Kang nodded and followed Luo Qilin outside.
A flash of light flickered in front of the entrance, and a young man in splendid robes descended.
Though he looked young, the aura he gave off had already reached Late Return to Truth. He was also a mighty expert who had Perfected Six Qi.
The man wore an arrogant expression, as if nothing around him mattered. Even facing the Commander, he looked thoroughly disdainful.
"Luo Qilin, I only promised to help you once. After this, we're even."
Luo Qilin beamed. "Of course. Fellow Daoist Ni Heng, I'm already deeply grateful that you came. Ideally, you won't have to lift a finger this time."
"That has nothing to do with me. You asked me here;