Just as the two rogue cultivators were panicking, an icy voice rang out.
"Fellow Daoists, stay a moment!"
As the voice faded, the two rogue cultivators felt their vision blur. A middle-aged cultivator in black Daoist robes had appeared before them without their noticing, and he was watching them expressionlessly.
Although not a trace of aura leaked from the black-robed cultivator, their expressions still changed drastically. They stared at Xu Yan as though facing a formidable enemy. The might of that flying sword earlier had already shown them how terrifying he was. They were no match for him.
After exchanging a glance, the two bowed to Xu Yan in unison. "We juniors, Liu Feng and Liu Yun of the Liu Lineage on Azure Terrace Mountain, pay our respects to Senior."
"Oh? So you are disciples of a cultivation lineage."
A flicker of surprise crossed Xu Yan's face as he looked at the two similar-looking young men. As for Azure Terrace Mountain, he had never heard of it.
"I, Lin, stopped you because I need you to clear up a few questions. Please do not take offense." His icy gaze swept over them as he spoke in a lowered voice.
"We wouldn't dare! We wouldn't dare!"
The two immediately shook their heads, not daring to show the slightest displeasure. This black-robed cultivator was far too terrifying for them to contend with.
"Please ask whatever you wish, Senior. This junior will tell you everything he knows." The cultivator named Liu Feng cupped his fists toward Xu Yan and spoke respectfully.
"Heh heh, good! Since you know what's best for you, there's no need to swallow these pills." Xu Yan deliberately gave a sinister chuckle and spread his fingers slightly, returning the two pitch-black pills in his hand to a jade bottle.
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