Zu An attacked instinctively, but a strange force was transmitted through his shoulder, and most of his body instantly went numb. He couldn’t muster any strength.

He was horrified. This person had managed to sneak up behind him silently and restrain him immediately. This level of cultivation was far above his.

“You’re finally back, Ah Zu.” Old Mi’s gloomy voice came from behind him.

Zu An sighed in relief. “So it was you, Elder. You scared the crap out of me.”

Old Mi let go of his shoulder. He coughed twice before asking, “Why is it just you? Where is Madam Chu? How are her injuries?”

Zu An immediately fawned over him. “Senior is truly an all-knowing seer! You even know that Madam Chu was seriously injured.”

Old Mi snorted. “I was there. How else could the two of you get away?”

Zu An remembered the large tree that had fallen to cover their escape. “Thank you, Elder,” he...