As he ate, Huo Hai had actually focused his attention on the two experts from the Orthodox Heaven Sect. Though they also had food laid out before them, they clearly had no appetite for it.
They were experts in the Spirit Saint Realm, and peak Spirit Saints at that. He had no idea whether they were old monsters who had survived since ancient times, but he was certain these two had a grudge against the Demon Sect.
"Well? Have they arrived? How is the investigation over there going?" The two stared at each other while cautiously communicating through voice transmission. Unfortunately, at Huo Hai's level, he could easily intercept even their transmitted voices. With an entire major realm between them, voice transmission offered no secrecy whatsoever. Perhaps they simply did not believe a Spirit God expert could be right before their eyes.
The other man nodded. "We've finished investigating. This time, the Demon Sect discovered a ruin left over from ancient times. We don't know who left it behind, but there's a good chance it contains some surviving treasures."
Whether or not they were old monsters who had survived since ancient times, there were plenty of ruins from that era that even they knew nothing about. Besides, anyone who had lived from ancient times until now without dying had either reached the Spirit God Realm, been exceptionally cautious, or had a powerful backer. Otherwise, they would probably have died off long ago.
An unlimited lifespan did not mean one could live forever. This world held countless dangers. People who had lived too long often attracted the attention of experts. After all, they always knew things others did not.
Huo Hai had no desire to become someone like that. He continued listening as he ate, betraying nothing unusual.
The two noticed