Afterward, Ming Qi did not wait for the gray-robed old man to say anything more before she began revealing her background. She was gambling.
The other party could use Soul Search and likewise learn everything about them—indeed, in even greater detail.
At this moment, whether the gray-robed old man letting them leave was a trap or not, the fact remained that the two of them were simply no match for him.
Being at such a disadvantage, they had to do something. Perhaps they could remain here, or use their words to further probe his intentions.
Ming Qi still decided to reveal some matters and observe his reaction. So long as he did not make a move, she could not give up.
Still, as long as she could explain the entire course of events, that would be enough. She could test his attitude first, then play it by ear afterward.
Li Yan quietly listened to her account. Yet his confidence was not what the Ming sisters imagined—that he had obtained some inheritance here.
Rather, Li Yan wanted to know exactly what unspeakable purpose these sisters had in coming here. Most likely, Yan Qingchen's purpose was the same.
This had become extremely important to Li Yan, as it concerned the intentions of the Yin-Yang Chaos Sect. At the same time, he had other uses for the sisters as well.
Thus, after learning that something strange lay beneath this riverbed, they certainly would not be willing to leave. Under his intimidation, they would surely rack their brains for a way to stay.
Li Yan had simply not expected that what they said next would be completely different from what he had imagined, catching him somewhat by surprise.
Li Yan had guessed that the Ming sisters and Yan Qingchen had come here to search