"Another unknown expert is watching from the shadows!"
At the sudden sound of an unfamiliar voice, the Foundation Establishment female cultivator froze, every hair on her body standing on end as her scalp prickled.
The reason was simple: Ma Wenli was a true disciple of the Thousand Gu Sect, a major Nascent Soul sect in the Profound Evolution Realm, and carried an [Opportunity-Seeking Gu] bestowed by a sect elder.
As a renowned third-tier middle-grade treasure gu of the Thousand Gu Sect, the Opportunity-Seeking Gu had silk-like antennae and could detect Golden Core True Persons within four hundred li.
Yet when the voice rang out, her Opportunity-Seeking Gu remained utterly silent, showing no response. This meant the newcomer's cultivation already stood above Golden Core, far beyond anything a Foundation Establishment cultivator could resist. It was very likely a Nascent Soul old monster of unfathomable power.
The other Foundation Establishment cultivator, a man, reacted extremely quickly.
Even though his legs had gone weak and cold sweat soaked his back, he swiftly composed himself and cupped his fists toward the space ahead. "May I ask which senior has arrived? This junior, Li Xianzong, pays his respects."
"No need for such courtesy. Turn around."
As Chen Beiwu finished speaking, the two exchanged glances from the corners of their eyes, each seeing sweat trickle down the other's temples.
They had only just escaped the wolf's den, only to enter the tiger's jaws!
Their luck truly could not have been worse. They had just used a Poison Charm Corpse in the Miasma Ruins to dispose of a Golden Core True Person, only to attract the attention of a mysterious expert.
"Greetings, Senior."
Li Xianzong and Ma Wenli turned and bowed together, not even daring to raise their heads.
All that talk of dispensing with courtesy was