With his back still turned toward the source of the malice, An Jing continued without a single hitch, his movement not faltering one bit. He had detected quite a bit of malice over the last few days.0

Since cultivating Sword of Tranquility and entering the Spirit Awakening Realm, An Jing's senses had become remarkably acute. And after comprehending the essence of Evenstar Ivory Divine Seal, his soul had grown stronger and clearer.0

An Jing was well aware of how much people despised an ostentatious, profligate young master from Dustdawn, especially one who carried himself like a country dandy. Some harbored a deep resentment toward the wealthy, while others targeted outsiders, looked down on country folk, or simply loathed pampered young masters…0

Beyond those, there were even more subtle forms of...0