"It looks like Tianluo Island has grown nervous too. They've stepped up their searches!"
At the mention of a sweeping inspection, Li Yunjing's muscles suddenly tensed.
"Hmph! Miss Han, aren't you going too far?"
When the employees could no longer hold them off, the proprietor of the Sea Heaven Pavilion finally appeared.
To Li Yunjing's astonishment, he saw a familiar face!
Xie Wuyi!
How had this fellow ended up in the Tianluo Sea Area, and even become the proprietor of the Sea Heaven Pavilion?
Moreover, judging by his cultivation, he had long since broken through to the Golden Core Realm!
His clash with this man all those years ago had left an indelible impression on Li Yunjing!
This man had been hailed as the strongest cultivator below the Golden Core Realm in the East Sea!
His reputation had certainly not been empty boasting!
His appearance truly stirred Li Yunjing's curiosity.
Li Yunjing swiftly suppressed his aura and observed in secret.
Dressed in blue, Xie Wuyi wore his signature Soul-Devouring Sword at his waist. His every gesture really did carry something of a proprietor's worldly smoothness.
"Fairy Han!"
Xie Wuyi smiled and cupped his hands. "My Sea Heaven Pavilion conducts legitimate business. We've never fallen short on our monthly tribute. Why make such a fuss?"
"Proprietor Xie, a wanted criminal recently infiltrated this island. Every shop must undergo inspection!"
Fairy Han snorted and lowered her voice. "I hear... they're from the Divine Firmament Dao Sect."
Li Yunjing's heart tightened, but Xie Wuyi suddenly burst out laughing. "You must be joking, Fairy Han. How would my little establishment dare harbor a wanted criminal? But if you insist on searching-"
He stepped aside to clear the passage. "Please, go ahead."
Fairy Han's expression remained cold. With a wave of her delicate hand, the