Tit for Tat

Young Master Black Feather's eyes narrowed as he warily watched the person who had suddenly appeared before him.

This was the heart of Shiva Market. In principle, without the methods deliberately left behind by Shiva, no one but Shiva herself could enter.

The reason he could come and go from this place was also because Shiva had specially left a method for him.

The fact that this person could likewise move freely in and out of here could only mean one thing—Shiva had left a method for him as well.

In other words, this person was just as favored by Shiva.

Though this man's aura was concealed to the utmost degree, Young Master Black Feather could still sense an absolute, crushing intimidation from him.

A master! Young Master Black Feather inwardly exclaimed.

At the same time, he seemed to have already guessed the newcomer's identity.

So, he's the new favorite Shiva has been nurturing.

With that thought, Young Master Black Feather carefully sized Jiang Feng up.

At the same time, Jiang Feng was also carefully studying the man covered from head to toe in black feathers.

Anyone who could speak with Shiva face-to-face at the core of Shiva Market had to be someone deeply trusted by her.

Thus, despite the other man looking as though he faced a great enemy, his face brimming with guarded vigilance, Jiang Feng still smiled faintly at him.

Yet Young Master Black Feather remained utterly still, offering no response.

Seeing Jiang Feng arrive, Shiva said with a smile, "Jiang Feng, you're here."

Jiang Feng nodded. "Senior, I have followed your instructions and consolidated the foundation of my cultivation through secluded cultivation."

"I can depart with you at once, Senior—"

Shiva raised a hand and interrupted him. "No rush."

Jiang Feng was rather puzzled and was