The visitor wore an ocher-colored Daoist robe. His frame wasn't particularly tall, even bordering on sturdy, but as he stood there, he exuded a solidity as unshakable as a mountain, a profound presence that seemed to merge with the very earth and its ranges.
His piercing gaze swept over Xu Yunfan like a hawk, lingering for a moment on the several Jade Bottles arrayed before him. They swirled with a faint glow, nourished by the Innate Muddy Qi. His eyes then snapped back to Xu Yunfan, a flicker of unconcealed surprise in their depths.
"Junior Brother Xu?"
"Impressive. To gather such a dense Origin of Innate Muddy Qi so quickly... It seems the Muddy Fiend erupting from the depths of the Earth Vein here at Cold Crow Pass truly shares an affinity with you, Junior Brother. However..."
His voice faltered for a moment, a probing edge to his tone. "From what I understand, Junior Brother Xu, the path you cultivate is no longer that of the True Martial Demon Suppressing Scripture, is it?"
