The Black-Robed Man appeared outside the Shaobing Shop again.
This time, he did not hurry inside, instead resting his gaze on the fox within.
"This fox has some ability, but it's not in good shape."
He had long known of the fox's existence. It posed no threat to him.
His main concern was attracting attention.
Once they fought, the Enforcement Hall would detect power exceeding the permitted standard in the Outer Sect.
They would then arrive swiftly.
That was the real trouble.
But there was indeed no need to act.
He had come with a purpose to begin with. Now that his purpose had been achieved, he only needed to maintain the status quo.
When the time truly came for him to act, it would be useless no matter where these people hid.
Besides, people could be threatened because the things they were threatened with were still alive.
Unless things reached an extreme, he would not actually attack these people.
Moreover, he could not underestimate Jiang Man, especially since Jiang Man could still uncover certain things.
"Now I can find ways to control Jiang Man without a sound. With Drunken Floating Life behind him, Jiang Man might have ways of his own."
The Black-Robed Man sneered. "Looks like I can't let him write letters anymore. I mustn't read a single one, or even take one. I should even switch to someone else to relay messages. As long as the changes are significant enough, he won't be able to secretly influence me through accumulation.
"But no matter how good his information channels are, he won't be able to track me down."
He was certain that even Drunken Floating Life could not.
Then the Black-Robed Man stepped up to the shop and knocked lightly on the door.
Little Fatty and the others,