Lu Ren quickened his pace and entered an empty alley. With a flicker, he vanished.
A black-robed figure walked in, pulled back his hood, and said, "Lu Ren, stop hiding. This dragon doesn't like playing hide-and-seek!"
Lu Ren recognized the voice and started. He reappeared, stared at the handsome young man before him, and said, "Xiao Man!"
"Lu Ren, that disguise of yours is incredible. If we hadn't signed a contract, this dragon wouldn't have been sure it was you."
Xiao Man sighed in admiration.
Not only had Lu Ren's appearance changed, but his aura had changed too. A faint fist momentum even emanated from him.
"How can you sense me when I can't sense you?" Lu Ren asked.
"Hahaha. Secret!"
Xiao Man grinned. "This dragon guessed you'd come for the Hidden Dragon Ranking, so I waited for you here!"
"Where did you settle that kid Yuan Sheng?" Lu Ren asked.
"This dragon handed him over to Suxian Palace!"
"Suxian Palace?" Lu Ren was taken aback. "Doesn't that sect only accept female disciples?"
"Exactly. This dragon brought him to them in your name and said he was your illegitimate son. The Suxian Palace Mistress took him in without another word!"
Lu Ren's face darkened. He cracked his knuckles. "Xiao Man, it's been so long since we've seen each other. Is your skin itching for a beating?"
"Lu Ren, this dragon has figured out how to improve this useless dragon constitution. If it works, I'm afraid you won't even be able to break through my flesh!"
"Oh? How?"
"Divine blood!" Xiao Man raised a finger. "If this dragon can obtain divine blood, I can change this useless dragon constitution. Then I'll finally be able to cultivate the War Dragon Clan's divine abilities!"
"Divine blood?" Lu Ren started, then smiled. "I know