Chapter 343: There’s Only One Way
We didn’t move until the White-Robed Scholar opened his eyes. We didn’t make any unnecessary noise either, so as not to disrupt his energy circulation.
Because this was the etiquette of guardianship.
Truthfully, even if a terrifying martial master were to suddenly fall from the sky, the Four Villains could step in and buy enough time for the White-Robed Scholar to complete his meditation.
Of course, no one actually showed up here.
Instead, someone seemed to appear within the White-Robed Scholar’s mind. As he continued his meditation, his expression grew increasingly distressed, and before long, sweat was streaming down his face.
Had a heart demon suddenly plunged into his mind like a splash in Manjang Gorge?
The strength of a heart demon depends entirely on the imagination, and the White-Robed Scholar now wore the face of someone struggling desperately.
“......”
The moment I exchanged glances with the Four Villains, I realized we were all thinking the same thing.
The reason the White-Robed Scholar was having such a hard time was likely because he was still wary of us. Even though we had no intention of ambushing him in this defenseless state, he was unable to shake off his fear and ended up manifesting a heart demon.
I watched his troubled expression for a while.
What kind of punishment is he receiving in there?