Wang Xuan's decision to meet with "Old Zhang" and the female herbalist wasn't impulsive but a well-considered move. He believed that both individuals, along with the formidable Red Clothed Demoness, were closely monitoring him, waiting for the right moment to make contact. Wang Xuan surmised that these powerful beings, each potentially a hunter in their own right, were also on his list for cautious engagement or counter-hunting.0

He speculated that their recent silence might be due to their involvement in the fierce competition for treasures beyond the curtain, keeping their primary selves from returning to the Old World for the time being.0

Chen Yongjie revealed that Wang Xuan's parents had been given powerful talismans for protection by a formidable figure from the Old World. These talismans automatically defended them, thwarting an attempt to coerce them when an assailant...0