The fire spirit hesitated, unable to decide whether to feel relieved or worried. The fire spirit was thankful that Zhao Li Xin had reached such a profound stage where his mind was completely focused and undisturbed.
In a situation like this, any interruption could shatter the delicate balance he had achieved. Yet that same gratitude was shadowed by unease. For if anything were to happen to the young mistress…The fire spirit trembled at the thought.
The backlash from a disrupted cultivation would be severe enough, but that was not what frightened it most. No, what truly terrified the spirit was the man himself. Should harm befall Lory while Zhao Li Xin remained unaware, there was little doubt of what would follow once he learned the truth.
His crazy master would lose control. This man had inherited more than just the overwhelming power of his ancestors; he had also inherited their violence, their madness, and the darkness that flowed through their bloodline.
