Fool, you're not far from death.
"That's right! Senior Li, your abilities are formidable, and Senior Shi's must be even greater. I wonder what great ability Senior Shi used to defeat you? If I've offended you, I hope you'll forgive me, Senior Li." Jiang Dong looked curious as he asked humbly.
Shi Yue could be called Jiang Dong's romantic rival. Jiang Dong knew he had no chance of catching up to Shi Yue, but he still wanted to learn about Shi Yue's abilities. He wanted to know what great ability Shi Yue had used to defeat Li Xuan, who possessed the Qingluan Dharma Image.
At the thought of this, Jiang Dong felt utterly powerless.
Li Xuan smiled and gave the excuse he had made up in advance.
In his account, Shi Yue's swordsmanship was superb. He had used a rare treasure to immobilize Li Xuan for a moment, then laid down a sword formation and defeated him.
After hearing Li Xuan's account, Ning Wuque smiled and said, "As expected of a powerful cultivator's disciple. No wonder Senior Shi can serve as the steward of the Immortal Herb Palace. He truly has extraordinary talent."
"There's always someone better, and there's always a higher sky. It's nothing surprising," Li Xuan said with a smile.
He sneered inwardly. Fool, you're not far from death. Luo Yang really wasn't lying. You did hire someone to kill me, and now you're trying to probe my abilities.
After chatting for a while, Li Xuan took his leave.
Back at his lodgings, Shi Yue resumed his true appearance, his face filled with murderous intent.
Tonight's banquet had cemented the fact that Shi Yue and Li Xuan were two different people. With the young disciples of these major powers as witnesses, surely no one would suspect him in