They raced like the wind and lightning, the scenery streaking backward around them. Long Xiaoyao was far faster than Jiang Hai had been even after borrowing the Snow Empress's strength.
In scarcely a few breaths, Long Xiaoyao had already carried Jiang Hai out of Star Luo City.
Soon, Long Xiaoyao stopped in a forest.
"Thank you for saving my life, Senior!" Jiang Hai said, bowing to Long Xiaoyao.
Long Xiaoyao's expression was cold. "You needn't thank me. I was merely acting at someone else's request. In truth, I detest people like you as well. You had better conduct yourself properly from now on. If I learn that you are still committing acts that outrage heaven and violate all human decency, I certainly won't spare you!"
Long Xiaoyao's tone was far from friendly as he said flatly, "I've brought him here. All of you, come out!"
Soon, seven black-robed figures emerged from the forest. Their leader was a short, gaunt old man who looked to be in his seventies. He stood ramrod straight, with a sword on his back, tightly wrapped in a special beast hide. The old man bowed to Long Xiaoyao. "Thank you, Great Enshrined!"
Long Xiaoyao nodded slightly. "My business here is finished. I'm leaving!"
With that, he left without waiting for anyone to answer.
After Long Xiaoyao departed, Jiang Hai watched the seven people before him warily and asked in confusion, "Who are you? Why did you save me?"
A faint smile appeared on the gaunt old man's face. "Don't worry. We are Evil Soul Masters, just like you. We are all comrades. This continent is full of people who fish for fame and praise. The moment they discover an Evil Soul Master, they hunt them down and exterminate them, forcing us to hide wherever we can.