Sunlight glinted merrily off the ripples on the lake’s surface.

The Violet Vibrance mentor called Shen Jinxiao stood by the lake, looking down at his own reflection. He looked friendly enough, but a chill ran down Li Luo's spine when he saw him.

This... Was he the Shen Jinxiao that Qing'e had mentioned?

Li Luo looked at him closely. He was a handsome man, and the Violet Vibrance robes added prestige to his charm. There were golden runic patterns extending out from both his temples, ending in a pale-gold rune on his brow.

Even without exuding any resonant power, his very...