On either side of him, Wang Hao and Wang Shi exchanged glances, each seeing a trace of wariness in the other's eyes.
He had subdued a fallen Feather Race member just that easily?
And one in the Earth Martial realm, at that. If he brought this fellow out with him, who would dare offend him?
Wang Hao and Wang Shi could not help giving Xu Xuan a thumbs-up and nodding at him.
They had originally wanted to regain some dignity, but now they abandoned that idea entirely.
An Earth Martial cultivator-not just them, but even their fathers would not last a single exchange against him.
Besides, he was a member of the Feather Race.
With a bodyguard like that, who would dare bully him?
Xu Xuan ignored Wang Hao and Wang Shi outright. He also knew exactly why their attitude toward him had changed.
"Master, with this evolution and advancement, I can sense every rustle of wind and stir of grass around us with great clarity!"
Yu Hua spoke slowly, hesitating as though he had more to say.
"Go on. What did you sense?"
Xu Xuan stood up, intending to leave.
"Many humans have come here, probably from all your different provinces. But why have they all come to our Black Mist Forest?"
"A group came last time too, but they disappeared very quickly. This time, though, I'm afraid it won't be that simple."
Yu Hua had also caught a whiff of something unusual, along with the dangerous aura permeating the air.
Xu Xuan actually did not know why people from other provinces had come either. Perhaps they were just like his group, here to stop someone?
Or perhaps it was for some personal reason, such as some treasure hidden here?
At that thought, Xu Xuan asked directly, "Where are