Looking at the old man's solemn expression, did he really not think there was anything wrong with what he'd said?
"Ahem. Since you've already promised someone else, naturally you can't go back on your word. I won't ask, then." Heaven-Splitter pressed down the corners of his mouth as he spoke.
"We'll find the Heavenly Pearl ourselves. We won't make things difficult for you, senior." Hua Yunfei nodded in agreement.
"It's good that you understand. The Heavenly Pearl is hidden in the forbidden grounds of the Twin Peaks Dragon Vein. It's not very far from here, either. But I still can't tell you, since I've already promised the Heavenly Pearl."
"Innate Supreme Treasures bear Heaven's Will. If I told you the Heavenly Pearl was in the forbidden grounds beneath the Twin Peaks Dragon Vein, that would violate the rules, too," the old man said solemnly.
"That old man doesn't seem quite right in the head, does he?"
Heaven-Splitter sent a telepathic message, barely holding back his laughter. Selling them out about the Heavenly Pearl once wasn't enough—he had to sell them out three times. Was he afraid they hadn't heard him?
"Shh, he'll hear you."
Hua Yunfei rolled his eyes. They both knew the one sitting across from them was the Immeasurable Heaven-Crossing Armor, and Heaven-Splitter was still using telepathy. Was he an idiot?
"Right, right. I forgot." Heaven-Splitter quickly wiped the smile from his face.
"No matter. Whether I'm a proper old man or not, I still won't tell you that the Heavenly Pearl is hidden in the underground forbidden grounds of the Twin Peaks Dragon Vein."
The old man chuckled, "inadvertently" selling them out about the Heavenly Pearl once again.
"How strange."
The Four-Step Overlord from the Black Qilin Race was still above Ancient Town. His perception filled all