The mountain lord’s question caught Long Chen off guard. He suddenly recalled what Huang Xuan had said earlier—that the mountain lord was a righteous person.0

Noticing Long Chen’s surprise, the mountain lord turned to gaze into the distance and spoke calmly. “Just because someone is hateful doesn’t mean they must die. But if they do have to die… the when, where, and how of their death all carry meaning.”7

Long Chen looked at her, and a smile slowly appeared on his face. In that moment, he understood what kind of person the mountain lord truly was.0

The mountain lord smiled faintly in return. She hadn’t expected this youngster to be so sharp—to grasp her meaning instantly.0

“So, tell me, why have you come to Sovereign Mountain?” asked the mountain lord.0

If it had been anyone else, she wouldn’t have bothered asking....0