The old man saw Li Qiye and astonishment struck him like a lightning bolt. His eyes brimmed with a bright flash, albeit only for a split second - virtually unnoticeable.

He staggered backward, unable to stay calm.

Of course, Wang Weiqiao and the other disciples didn’t notice this at all. Li Qiye was the only one privy to the minute changes.

He took a deep breath and calmed down, finally meeting Li Qiye’s gaze.

“So we meet again.” Serenity returned to his eyes. After all, the past was so long ago now; there was no point in holding a grudge.

Li Qiye wasn’t...