"Even you couldn't see through that person's strength? Doesn't that mean he was at least a Dou Zong, perhaps even a Dou Zun?" Jia Xingtian asked in shock after hearing Fama's answer.
"Probably not a Dou Zong. Judging by his strength, he should at least be a Dou Zun," Fama said uncertainly.
Jia Xingtian fell silent for a long while before asking again, "Old Fama, you still haven't told me Xiao Yan's identity and background."
"You really are too cautious. Do you think this backwater could nurture such an outstanding young man? Xiao Yan merely came to the Jia Ma Empire to gain experience. If he hadn't needed to help you refine pills, he would have already left the Jia Ma Empire this time," Fama said with a laugh. As an old actor over two hundred years old, his acting was practically textbook-perfect.
"Alas, I truly was overthinking it. But for the safety of the Jia Ma Empire, I have no choice but to be careful. I hope you'll forgive me, Elder Fama," Jia Xingtian said apologetically. He too felt that a remote place like the Northwestern Continent, with its scarce resources, could hardly produce a genius like Xiao Yan.
"Heh heh, you're responsible for protecting the entire Jia Ma Empire, so being cautious isn't wrong. But with his talent and family background, he wouldn't take a liking to this backwater of yours. Rest assured," Fama said with a smile.
"That's good, that's good!" Upon hearing Fama's words, Jia Xingtian let out a soft breath and put on a look as though all his doubts had vanished. Whether they had truly disappeared from his heart, however, was impossible to know.
"I only came this time to inquire about that young brother's background in passing. My true purpose was to ask