When Duan Liantian left Shangde Peak, he alerted no one, much less told anyone where he was going.
Chi Yan's sudden appearance outside Jianli City therefore seemed very strange, unless he had followed him here.
And a younger Green Mountain disciple had just died a gruesome death in this ruined temple, in a matter even involving Nether Department Demons, yet all he had to say was, "We'll discuss it when we get back"?
What did that mean? And what did his sudden appearance here mean?
Duan Liantian stared silently at Chi Yan, demanding an explanation.
Chi Yan said nothing.
The snow falling over the ruined temple suddenly grew heavier.
Like goose feathers.
Duan Liantian's expression changed slightly. He had not expected the other man to take such a hard line. "I came to Jianli to investigate a case," he said gravely.
Chi Yan still said nothing, merely watching him quietly.
Duan Liantian snorted coldly, and the wind and snow abruptly intensified.
These two elders of Shangde Peak were actually facing off in a ruined temple far from Green Mountain!
The ruined temple was now completely wrecked, its walls collapsed and windows toppled. Wind and snow poured inside, and within moments, the campfire went out.
A good deal of snow had fallen on the woods outside as well. The branches grew heavy, swaying on the verge of collapse, while the green-and-yellow grass was left entirely white.
The grasshoppers hiding among the grass stems froze stiff one after another, then fell dead, unable to hold out until autumn's end.
Duan Liantian swayed slightly. Knowing he was no match, he withdrew his sword intent and looked at the unruffled Chi Yan. "What's so great about Sea-Breaking?" he said bitterly.
Chi Yan still did not answer his question and flew away on his sword.