But for some reason, Shen Fan just felt deeply uncomfortable.
And he couldn't shake the feeling that Heavenly Martial True King's words had another meaning hidden beneath them!
As if he were probing for something!
But the more he acted that way, the more Shen Fan felt he couldn't afford to panic. Perhaps playing dumb was the best way to handle this.
So Shen Fan pulled his hands free from Heavenly Martial True King's tight grip, then took a few steps back.
"Vice Captain Heavenly Martial, that's all in the past. There's no need to dig into it. I came back safe and sound, didn't I?"
Seeing that Shen Fan wasn't willing to discuss the details, Heavenly Martial True King grew even more certain of his suspicions.
That kid Wu Ji definitely had a powerful True King backing him, and that True King had most likely instructed him not to reveal his presence!
At the thought, Heavenly Martial True King's heart began to itch as if a cat were scratching at it. Yet he kept his expression perfectly composed.
"Hey, Wu Ji, don't be afraid. Something like this definitely won't happen again!
"Come on, tell me how you got out of Baiyan's trap. I'll help you think it through and see whether that fellow left any hidden tricks behind!"
Shen Fan gave Heavenly Martial True King a speechless look. He wanted to say:
There's really no need. True King Baiyan's ashes have already been scattered by me, and he dropped a whole pile of coins. When would he have had time to leave any hidden tricks behind?
Could that guy turn into a vengeful ghost and haunt him or something?
But Shen Fan knew he couldn't tell the truth. After all, he didn't want to reveal his combat strength yet.