The aura of the person behind him was terrifying. Their icy killing intent was like an Immortal Weapon that could crush anything, wrapping around Hua Yunfei's entire body and stiffening him, as though the slightest movement would have him torn limb from limb in an instant.
Hua Yunfei could not see the person behind him. All his senses had been sealed off by the overwhelming killing intent.
"I have been a disciple of the Heavenly Mandate Daoist Academy for many years and am Dao Wushuang's trusted confidant. Does Ancient Ancestor think I would not know? Or do you think the Heavenly Mandate Daoist Academy and Dao Wushuang would not know?"
Hua Yunfei had long prepared his excuse.
Whether it was the Heavenly Mandate Daoist Academy or Dao Wushuang, their standing in the hearts of the various clans of the High-Level Heavenly Vault was anything but ordinary. Whenever something happened, pushing it onto them was sure to work.
"So indeed, you could hide it from anyone but the Heavenly Mandate Daoist Academy?" The person behind him spoke in a low voice, both surprised and unsurprised.
"Ancient Ancestor, I came here without ill intent. I was merely curious."
Hua Yunfei explained. What he said was true; even if he had not been discovered, he would not have taken that wisp of divine soul or finger bone.
After all, Dao Wushuang had helped him so much. If he did such a thing, he would be letting him down somewhat.
Fortuitous opportunities were precious, but friendship was more precious.
He did not want to stab Dao Wushuang in the back.
"How did you get here? Do not think of muddling through. Otherwise, even if you are now Dao Wushuang's man, this seat will never let you off lightly!" the person behind him asked.
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