Chapter 953: Endless Flame (1)
"Hmm?" A look of surprise once again appeared on Yao's face.
He had only recognized Liu Shaji’s overwhelming strength and had considered him the sole threat. It was why he had targeted Liu Shaji from the very beginning. He had not expected, however, that the Grand Princess’s lover would also possess such formidable strength.
Yao’s gaze swept across the silver broken sword and, sensing the terrifyingly sharp aura it exuded, his expression changed once again. “A Human Emperor’s weapon?”
As an elder of the King-ranked clan, a branch of the Twin Pearl Prince line, Yao’s understanding of humans far surpassed that of ordinary Reapers. He instantly identified the origin of the silver sword.
Li Xiaofei urged the silver broken sword forward and asked, “How did you discover our identities?”
Could the treasures from the Grand Princess have a flaw?
Yao smiled faintly and said, “I didn’t know you were humans. It’s just that someone placed a sky-high bounty on your head, so I began to investigate and follow you. Haha, I didn’t expect you all to be human spies. This is perfect; I’ll finally earn my merit.”
If he could uncover such powerful human spies within the Holy Ruins, kill them, and report back to the Ancestor Court, the reward he would receive would be enough to make even the King-ranked clan leaders envious.
The Twin Pearl Prince line never hesitated to reward those who achieved great merit for their kind.
“Who placed the bounty?” Li Xiaofei pressed further.
“What do you think?” Yao answered coolly, “Who do you suppose hates you so deeply, wants you dead, and can also afford to offer a bounty so high that even I would be tempted?”
A flash of realization crossed Li Xiaofei’s mind like a single streak of divine light. In that instant, he knew exactly who had issued the bounty.