Another old fossil? Who exactly is he? Demon Phoenix felt uncertain and alarmed.
This was where that old fellow Huo Lian lived in seclusion, and for this old man to appear here, his standing and status certainly could not be low.
Demon Phoenix knew it could not possibly escape this old man's grasp. If he wanted to kill it, he would not even need the effort of blowing away a speck of dust.
At that thought, it felt there was nothing much to fear anymore and shouted, "Old man, you've got some nerve! Is this a place you can just barge into?"
Hearing Demon Phoenix's challenge, the old man laughed heartily. "You little thing, borrowing a tiger's might to play the fox."
Demon Phoenix froze for a moment. It was now even more certain that this old man before it must know of Huo Lian's existence.
An old fossil like that old demon? Demon Phoenix surmised.
Judging by this old man's behavior, he should be an old fellow of Huo Lian's generation. There was no other explanation.
For a moment, Demon Phoenix did not know what to do. Although it was a divine beast, its strength was like an ant's before an old man like this, not worth mentioning.
"Well? Would you like to come back with me? I won't restrict your freedom, and I'll give you plenty of benefits," the old man said.
When Demon Phoenix still said nothing, he thought it did not believe him and added, "Have you heard of the Three Immortal Mountains?"
At that, Demon Phoenix's eyes widened, and it asked in some surprise, "You're an old fossil-a person from the Three Immortal Mountains!"
Demon Phoenix hurriedly corrected itself, but the old man did not mind much. Smiling, he said, "That's right."
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