Even Their Last Scruples Were Gone

Lin Jun heard the news but showed little surprise. He simply remained where he stood.

Lao Xu was the same. With the situation this dire, what damn use would it be even if Ling Xi was still alive?

Besides, after spending so long with Lin Jun, Lao Xu had already noticed that something was off about him.

Lin Jun had never treated the foxes before him well. Even when White Fox lowered himself and spoke humbly, his attitude showed no sign of improving.

Lao Xu naturally assumed Lin Jun had his reservations.

Could there be something wrong with this White Fox?

Lao Xu tried to observe him too, but he lacked Lin Jun's terrifying perception and could not detect anything unusual.

"What use would that be?"

Lin Jun finally spoke.

White Fox breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought Lin Jun would remain silent.

"Su Ming is a cautious man. Ling Xi has no value to him now, so why would he spare her life?"

"Clearly, the Purification Art hasn't been fully completed. Ling Xi has also been kept imprisoned. From watching over her all these years, I suspect Ling Zhi has a way to undo the purification."

If Su Ming's Purification Method failed, he would no longer be an agent of the Heavenly Tribulation. The tribulation would still descend, but with Lin Jun's current abilities, he might actually be able to evade it.

It was a way to improve his odds of survival. Right now, any chance to do that was worth trying.

After speaking, White Fox watched Lin Jun, hoping to read something on his face.

Unfortunately, Lin Jun still gave nothing away.

"Then lead the way."

Lin Jun's tone made White Fox's heart jolt. Why did it sound as though Lin Jun was waiting to see