In the dead of night.
Xu Qing left his courtyard and went to a deserted alley, where he had arranged to meet Ye Langtian. He found Ye Langtian looking somewhat haggard.
"Master."
Ye Langtian's tone was reverent as he bowed to Xu Qing.
"Mm."
Xu Qing nodded, sizing up Ye Langtian. "Judging by your complexion and your condition, you don't seem to be doing too well lately."
"Yes, Master."
Ye Langtian nodded and replied, "Just a short while ago, 'Mysterious: Deserted Village' came looking for me multiple times. It wants to pull me back into the Deserted Village for a second trial. I've managed to put it off and find ways to avoid it, but I feel like I can't hold out for much longer."
"Mm."
Xu Qing nodded. "The reason 'Mysterious: Deserted Village' is coming after you again is likely because I have cultivated the Devouring Demon Technique Second Secret Method to the First Transformation Demon Infant Realm and grasped the First Level Devouring True Intent."
"I see."
