(First, I had a lot to do today, and second, my hand hurt, so my typing speed was pitifully slow! Just one update today; tomorrow, three updates totaling ten thousand words!)
"Oh!" Ma Ang spoke unhurriedly, as though waiting for Wang Yan to explain. In truth, he was so composed because he had already slipped in some other tricks while setting up the restriction array. In his view, he could hardly be unlucky enough to encounter two troublesome Core Condensation Realm cultivators in succession. Besides, the aura of the cultivator before him seemed perfectly normal. He was only in the initial Core Condensation Realm. How formidable could he possibly be?
Little did he know!
The Wang Ziling he had encountered not long ago had already been defeated by Wang Yan and had nearly died at his hands.
This old fox...! Wang Yan inwardly cursed Ma Ang as well. Thanks to the Card Fairy's senses, he had long since learned of the hidden tricks. Despite those thoughts, he spoke with utmost respect. "Yes! It was all because of you, Senior!"
Ma Ang merely watched Wang Yan with a silent smile.
Only then did Wang Yan say, "Actually, I was once an Outer Clan Disciple of the Wang Household. During the Family Trial, Wang Ziling persecuted me, and I nearly lost my life. That's why there's some bad blood between us!" Since Ma Ang was in no hurry, neither was he. Instead, he began recounting his grievances with Wang Ziling...
His account mixed truth with lies: Wang Ziling had persecuted him and forced him to leave the lineage, but he had found opportunities elsewhere and unexpectedly advanced to the Core Condensation Realm. Now he had returned to keep watch on Wang Ziling and seek revenge...
As he listened to Wang Yan's