"Why do I suddenly feel cold?" Huo Hai's killing aura flashed and vanished, but it was extraordinarily pure. The two men chatting immediately felt a chill run through their bodies, yet when they looked around, they found nothing.
After scanning their surroundings, the two finally relaxed. "Maybe the temperature dropped a little. Let's talk over there. Listen, I heard something. This time, the king brought in someone important specifically to expose Huo Hai's true colors."
"Hah, what do you mean, you heard? I saw that important person myself when I first came in. Apparently, he's an expert from the Ink Lotus Domain. Even Prince Hao Chen treated him with the utmost respect." Huo Hai immediately frowned at this. To deal with him, the king of the Bright Yang Kingdom had actually brought in an expert from the Ink Lotus Domain. It seemed he could not afford to waste any more time.
Little Butterfly released mental power over a wide area, bringing everyone nearby completely under control. Worried that other experts might notice, Little Butterfly confined the mental power to the area behind Huo Hai's room, not daring to spread it too far.
Meanwhile, an illusion replaced everything behind the room. Even those secretly watching from a distance failed to notice the change. Huo Hai leaped up swiftly and gently opened the window. He slipped inside and locked it behind him.
Knock, knock, knock... Just then, Huo Hai suddenly heard someone knocking on his door. He knew Blood Rose and Old Wine Insect could no longer hold out. Relief flooded him. Luckily, he had returned in time. His figure flashed as he reached his bed and sat cross-legged. He assumed the posture of someone cultivating, while waving a hand to put away his Hermit's Robe.
Wearing the Hermit's Robe even inside