Seeing that Shi Hen did not seem to be lying to him, Fan Liya fell silent for a moment.
He wondered inwardly just what Shi Hen intended.
"For this brat?" Fan Liya had already noticed Huang Xiao beside Shi Hen and asked coldly.
He had not expected the brat to have returned, seemingly none the worse for wear.
Did the Ancestor release this brat himself, or did something happen to the Ancestor, allowing Huo Lian to rescue him? Impossible. However strong Huo Lian is, how could he possibly be the Ancestor's match? Fan Liya thought. As long as the Ancestor is around, Shi Hen won't dare touch me. The Ancestor will definitely come back to save me. Definitely.
Feng He's existence considerably bolstered Fan Liya's confidence.
Shi Hen's attitude toward him alone made that much apparent.
If his Ancestor had not emerged, Shi Hen might well have killed him.
There was not a single person in the Demon Hall who was not ruthless and merciless. He knew that much.
He certainly did not believe Shi Hen had spared his life out of kindness. It was all because of the Ancestor.
"That's right, for Huang Xiao. The Demon Hall's Thousand-Year Period is approaching, and Huang Xiao needs to improve his strength. He happens to be missing a suitable sparring partner lately," Shi Hen said with a faint smile.
"Ridiculous. How could I serve as some brat's sparring partner?" Fan Liya sneered. "Shi Hen, aren't you afraid I'll kill the Huang lad with a single palm strike?"
"Haha! Do you think I would give you that chance?" Shi Hen laughed.
"Yes, someone as shrewd as you would hardly give me that chance," Fan Liya said. "Since I can't get out, I might as well stay here."
"It seems you would rather drink