West City, East Sun City. A side hall of the Myriad Devil Palace.
"Liu Yu, a Disciple of the East Sun Residence?"
The Ten-Thousand Poisons King's pupils contracted slightly. Keeping his expression neutral, he said, "Oh? As far as I know, Qin Hao is a Creation of the Human Race who only just arrived on East Sun Star. Why is your young master so intent on targeting him?"
As he spoke, murderous intent flickered in the Ten-Thousand Poisons King's eyes. He stared fixedly at the Guard before him, a trace of tension on his face.
How could he not be tense?
When the Ten-Thousand Poisons King learned that Liu Yu also intended to deal with Qin Hao, his first thought was that news of the Half-Step Supreme Treasure in Qin Hao's possession had leaked!
But on reflection, that seemed unlikely.
If it had truly leaked, it would not be merely a Disciple of the East Sun Residence making a move. Other King-Sealing Creations, even Nirvana Sovereigns, would be coveting it.
A Half-Step Supreme Treasure held an enormous allure for a King-Sealing Creation.
"Reporting to the Ten-Thousand Poisons King," the Guard said respectfully. "That Qin Hao is arrogant beyond measure. He humiliated my young master in public at East City Harbor. His offense is unforgivable..."
"Humiliated him in public?"
The Ten-Thousand Poisons King paused, then could not help breathing a sigh of relief.
It seemed news of the Half-Step Supreme Treasure in Qin Hao's possession had not leaked after all.
Now that he understood what had happened, the Ten-Thousand Poisons King sneered inwardly. A mere Disciple of the East Sun Residence had come seeking his cooperation.
Under ordinary circumstances, he would not have given Liu Yu the time of day.
For now, though, he showed no reaction. "In that case, how