The last time they had come to Wasteland Prefecture, even the weakest person they had seen had been a Heaven Immortal, but the strongest had been Steward Cheng Bing, a Grand Luo Golden Immortal.
This time, an Immortal King and several Grand Luo Golden Immortals had suddenly appeared, and their welcome was rather too enthusiastic. It was strange-strange enough to make them suspect a plot.
"Lord Tuotian may not recognize me. I am Immortal King Yumiao!"
Seeing Xiao Ying and the others standing in wary, puzzled silence, the handsome Immortal King smiled and took the initiative to introduce himself.
"Immortal King Yumiao?!"
Xiao Ying and the others narrowed their eyes, their vigilance deepening. That handsome face certainly lived up to the name Yumiao, but... he was a little effeminate!
Guihai Canglan moved closer to Xiao Ying and advised him quietly, "High Priest! The greater task comes first. Let's complete the pioneering formalities before anything else!"
Rumble...
The Blood Xuan Witch King and the eight Great Witches stepped forward together, their auras surging like waves. They locked onto Immortal King Yumiao and his attendants respectively, ready to strike with their full strength at any moment!
An elusive, chilling aura also locked onto Immortal King Yumiao, ready to unleash a fatal blow.
Myriad Wonders Immortal King?
That elusive, chilling aura reminded Immortal King Yumiao of the Sacred-Grade assassin at the middle Immortal King stage whom Lord Tuotian had bought at auction. He shook his head with a wry smile, then looked helplessly and innocently at Xiao Ying as he continued:
"There has been some misunderstanding between us. That is precisely why I came. However, Lord Tuotian, you are here to handle matters concerning pioneering, correct? I have been awaiting you for quite some time. This way, please!"
With that, he turned sideways