"It makes no difference to this old man. If I'm discovered, I'll simply move somewhere else. Huo Lian, you've been away from the Wood Demon Sect for some time now, and your aura has changed considerably. Even if someone from the Wood Demon Sect saw you, they would basically be unable to recognize you unless they came into direct contact with you."
"Hmph. When can I leave?" Huo Lian asked with a cold snort.
"What?" the old man asked with a chuckle. "Haven't you benefited from following this old man? Though I'm not from the Demon Domain, I'm more than capable of guiding someone at your level."
"You've caused such a commotion this time. You must have confirmed some information, haven't you? Then there's little point in my staying." Huo Lian did not answer him, instead changing the subject.
"Oh? What are you trying to say?" the old man asked, giving Huo Lian a somewhat surprised look.
"After the night you disappeared, the atmosphere in the city became a little strange. Ordinary people in the Jianghu might not have noticed, but I could still tell that quite a few experts had suddenly appeared in the city, investigating in secret. Don't tell me the recent events in the city have nothing to do with you."
"You should remember that I told you about the Spirit Lands. Some people have now gathered in the Holy City, and nearly all of them have Barbarian Desolate Realm strength. The people you sensed could very well be them."
"Do you think I can't distinguish their auras? They were clearly Slaughter Domain people," Huo Lian said with a cold laugh. "Let's speak plainly. You sought out the Slaughter Evil Lord to verify your suspicions. If they've been confirmed, you can go to him, and I can