The matter concerned a demonic-path Foundation Establishment cultivator, and the Three Mountains Association reacted swiftly.
Three days later.
Aaron was meditating and refining qi in a cave abode on a barren mountain when he suddenly sensed two waves of divine consciousness sweep past.
He stepped out of the cave abode and saw two streaks of light descend from the horizon, revealing Zhong Wuyou and Shen Qingchen.
"Thank you both for coming to help."
Aaron clasped his fists, observing every courtesy.
"Did the Enchantress Bandits truly produce a Foundation Establishment cultivator?" Zhong Wuyou's face was grave.
"That man and his concubine are in the cave abode next door. Elder Zhong may question them himself."
After Aaron gave a brief explanation, Zhong Wuyou hurriedly went to the neighboring cave abode to interrogate the prisoners. Aaron turned to Shen Qingchen instead. "Why have you come, niece? This is far too reckless!"
Shen Qingchen gave a junior's salute. "I heard Uncle Yu had run into trouble. Naturally, Qingchen had to come lend a hand!"
Cultivators did not observe filial mourning. Once she had finished the funeral rites, she was free to act as she pleased.
Besides, she was a Foundation Establishment cultivator after all. Though newly advanced, she was still a source of strength.
"Alas..."
Aaron waved a hand and cautioned her, "Since you've already been drawn into this matter, be careful in all things."
Shen Qingchen remained silent, idly playing with the corner of her robes.
After a long while, Zhong Wuyou emerged from the cave abode, a trace of killing intent clinging to him. "That fool... drowning himself in women, he's angered this old man to death."
"How did it go?" Aaron asked with a smile.
"I've already killed them both. Elder Fang's investigation was indeed correct—the Enchantress Bandits actually have a