Anyone who could navigate this cruel Cultivation World, weather its storms, and cultivate to the middle stage of foundation establishment was naturally no fool.
Otherwise, they could never have reached this realm.
Cang Lan's sharply defined face had turned cold. With one hand pressed against the Spirit Beast Bag at his waist, he stared icily at the old Daoist Pine, ready to strike at any moment.
At the same time, he discreetly moved away from the old Daoist and a little closer to Liu Yu, though he did not approach too closely, maintaining his distance and vigilance.
Who knew whether these two were singing the same tune, or each harboring sinister designs?
They had only joined forces for profit in the first place. There was no trust whatsoever between them, so naturally they had to remain on guard.
"Fellow Daoist Cang Lan, in my opinion, that cur Pine harbored ill intentions from the very beginning. He was planning to ambush and kill us all along."
"Pine may only be his outward identity. In truth, he is very likely a member of the band of evil cultivators active in the Golden Star Branch Range. Who knows how many fellow cultivators they have slaughtered?"
"Everyone has the right to put such evil cultivators to death!"
"Deep within these mountains, our best course now is to join forces against this fiend and stand or fall together."
Liu Yu's expression was cold as he transmitted his voice through divine sense, proposing this expedient course in stern, righteous terms.
Given the strength Pine had displayed so far, Liu Yu was confident that he could use the Spirit-Shocking Thorn and unleash the Molten Fire Saber to take him down by surprise. His lackeys, however, needed someone to keep them occupied.
Otherwise, if they all swarmed him,