Three days later, Li Xingluo and Xiao Yi Xian arrived in Ink Cloud City. The moment Song Xue saw Xiao Yi Xian, she understood why Li Xingluo had deliberately kept his distance from her.
Unable to refuse such warm hospitality, Li Xingluo decided to rest for a while. Song Xue volunteered to be their guide, taking Li Xingluo and Xiao Yi Xian around Ink Cloud City.
The three were in high spirits when a voice that did not fit the atmosphere rang out.
"Boy, you really did come to Ink Cloud City."
Upon hearing the voice, Li Xingluo froze. Xiao Yi Xian looked up at him, seemingly seeking confirmation that the voice had indeed sounded familiar.
Li Xingluo blinked in response to Xiao Yi Xian. The aura spreading through the surroundings made it clear that an enemy he had once escaped from had appeared again.
He had not expected the man to pursue him so relentlessly, much less to show up in Ink Cloud City.
"Miss Song Xue, leave quickly."
Song Xue did not understand why Li Xingluo was driving her away at such a moment. Xiao Yi Xian also gestured from the side for her to leave.
Seeing that Song Xue was reluctant to go, Li Xingluo could only sigh helplessly. He slowly turned around and looked toward where the voice had come from. A man stood by a street-facing window on the second floor of a teahouse.
"Your persistence is truly admirable, sir."
He watched as the other man calmly leaped down from the window, landing steadily before slowly turning around.
His expression was exceedingly grim, especially when his icy, murderous gaze swept over them, sending chills down their spines.
"Boy, did you think that Flame Demon Ape could kill me? How naive. Today, this old man will