Tu Yong’s expression changed dramatically, and he felt a chill in his hands and feet.

Ye Donghe said flatly, “You’re nothing but Ye Tianqu’s subordinate. Even if I have you killed, it won’t make any waves. You’d best think it over carefully.”

After a moment’s silence, Tu Yong nodded. He’d just recalled that, after reaching Tianya City, Su Yi said that should they run into trouble, they could come find him at Auspicious Cloud Tower.

This was the perfect opportunity to ask for help!

“A wise man.” Ye Donghe laughed. “Rest assured, once I’ve retrieved the Ancestral Jade Seal, I’ll let you and your master go.”

Tu Yong said nothing.

“Thirteen,” Ye Donghe said suddenly.

A ghostly figure silently appeared, seemingly out of nowhere, his back hunched with age. He lowered his head and said, “What are your orders, master?” 

The old man was pallid, with withered features and a sinister aura.

“Accompany Tu Yong to Auspicious Cloud Tower. Remember not to come into conflict with the proprietor; every cultivator in Tianya City knows that he’s not simple,” ordered Ye Donghe.

“Got it.”

The old man he...