The newcomer was a young man in a gray robe. A huge black mole sat between his brows, making his features seem somewhat savage and sinister.
He emanated an aura of one who had entered sainthood and immortality. One glance was enough to tell that he differed from the other soldiers; he had already reached the Saint Immortal Realm.
"Xiong Lin, what do you mean by this?"
Xiao Ran's face darkened.
"It means nothing. I am merely enforcing the law impartially! I suspect these two are Asuras in Disguise and must be thoroughly examined. What, you refuse to let us inspect them? Is there something fishy going on?" The mole on Xiong Lin's face twitched as he revealed a cold sneer.
"Asuras? I, Xiao Ran, am a disciple of the Xiao Family. Would I bring Asuras into the Nine Heavens?"
Xiao Ran's brows shot up.
His suspicion of Nie Yun and Little Dragon was tantamount to trampling on his integrity and pride.
"That is not necessarily so!" Xiong Lin raised his brows, wearing a half-smiling expression. "The Asura King has reappeared, and anyone can be in Disguise. I think not only those two should be examined—you should undergo a detailed inspection as well! This is for the sake of the Nine Heavens. If Brother Xiao is unwilling to cooperate, then sorry, I will report this immediately. When that happens... heh heh!"
"Inspect me? Xiong Lin, you have quite the nerve!" Xiao Ran had not expected him to say such a thing, and his face instantly sank.
"What? If you refuse inspection, then you have a guilty conscience and are an Asura in Disguise. If you are not an Asura in Disguise, what harm is there in being inspected?"
Relying on his status, Xiong Lin blocked the three of them, standing