The Demonic Forest was eerily quiet. A few crows occasionally flew overhead, cawing as they went.
Zhongli Wu led Lin Xiao through the forest.
"Lin Xiao, if you see an Evil Eye Tyrant, you can reveal that you're with the Holy Spirit Cult."
Lin Xiao didn't ask why. He simply followed along obediently.
He was already planning how to deal with Zhongli Wu.
Killing him was out of the question. He could only alter some of Zhongli Wu's memories—preferably enough to bring him under control.
And now, the opportunity had come.
Zhongli Wu was very pleased with how obedient Lin Xiao was, and gave him a light pat on the shoulder.
Although Lin Xiao wasn't one for conversation, he could chat with Old Medicine and the others in his mind.
The Holy Spirit Cult knew the Demonic Forest better than any other faction. They understood its power all too well, so even Zhongli Wu was cautious as he made his way through it.
Zhongli Wu knew where to find Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts. Of course, this one wasn't an Evil Eye Tyrant. Zhongli Wu wasn't foolish enough to hunt one of his own allies.
If he really hunted a Hundred-Thousand-Year Evil Eye Tyrant, even Ye Xishui probably wouldn't be able to protect him.
"Xiao Xiaozi, looks like the Sect Master's found you a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast just up ahead."
"There are no other powerful beings nearby besides that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
Old Medicine's voice rang out, hinting that Lin Xiao could make his move.
"No rush, Master. I'll act once they start fighting."
"Master, when the time comes, please conceal what's happening around us so word of this battle doesn't get out."
Old Medicine stroked his beard and smiled. "That's easy. Snow Empress has told us about the Evil Eye Tyrant