"What? Are you still trying to stall for time?" Yi Chen looked at the middle-aged man, a flicker of mockery passing through his eyes.
The middle-aged man's expression wavered. He dared not gamble, much less risk his own life. If Yi Chen discovered that he was not the man he was looking for, he would certainly die.
He dared not gamble!
"I can tell you his name, but I hope you'll keep your promise."
After hesitating for a moment, he finally made his decision.
Yi Chen nodded slightly at his words and said flatly, "Fine."
The middle-aged man drew a deep breath and said, "The Demon Lord! He's called the Demon Lord!"
The Demon Lord!
The instant he heard that name, the image of the young man in black robes surfaced in Yi Chen's mind.
"Where is he?"
Yi Chen looked at the middle-aged man and demanded in a stern voice.
"He... he's right here in this valley, but I don't dare go near him. I'm afraid he'll suddenly come out and kill me!"
"Is that true?"
At those words, Yi Chen's expression darkened. His gaze turned icy as he stared fixedly at the middle-aged man.
He had not expected that fellow to be hiding in this valley, concealed inside this cave.
His expression was grim, because he had no idea how to enter that valley.
"It's not a lie. I'm telling the truth. I wouldn't dare deceive you," the middle-aged man said hastily.
"Are you certain he's in this valley?"
Yi Chen sneered.
"I'm certain! He's hiding in some corner of the valley," the middle-aged man answered without hesitation.
"Good! I'll trust you this once. You'd better not be lying!"
A fierce gleam flashed through Yi Chen's eyes, and his figure vanished from the spot.
A second later, he