At the border between Yuanwu Country and Yue Country, on that unnamed mountain peak.
Old Monster Qiong sat cross-legged on a slab of blue stone, counting the clouds in the sky out of sheer boredom.
"Could that kid be scared and hiding somewhere, too afraid to show his face...?"
He muttered to himself, though he wasn't particularly worried.
With Han Feng's quick wits and strength, as long as he didn't go looking for trouble with Core Formation Cultivators, it would be difficult for him to get into danger among Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
Just then, a small black speck appeared on the distant horizon.
The speck quickly grew larger, becoming a white flying boat.
"He's here."
A faint smile curled Old Monster Qiong's lips.
Soon, Han Feng piloted the White Cloud Boat down in front of him and bowed respectfully. "Sorry to keep you waiting, senior."
"You brat, you took so long to show up. I thought you'd died out there."
Old Monster Qiong's words were sharp, but his gaze swept over Han Feng from head to toe.
At a glance, he was taken aback.
Mid-stage Foundation Establishment!
And his aura was steady and refined. Clearly, he had broken through some time ago.
This kid... He went out for less than a year, and he's already advanced again?
"Didn't you say I was supposed to train for a year, senior?" Han Feng said with a smile. "The year's not up yet. I'd say I finished the assignment ahead of schedule."
"Heh." Old Monster Qiong gave a cold laugh and stared at Han Feng. "Finished the assignment ahead of schedule? You're quite something, brat."
He paused, then suddenly lowered his voice. "You killed the Blazing Demon Sect Leader's daughter without a word. Aren't you afraid they'll hunt you down?"
Han Feng wasn't