"Hm?"
The sudden voice in his ear made Su Ye's pupils shrink.
Fortunately, Su Ye's composure was solid. He remained calm, betraying no emotion, as he continued to fight the Shadow-Binding Incarnation. At the same time, he asked inwardly with a grim tone,
'Who are you?'
'The God of Mist Forest... perhaps.'
Su Ye already had a guess in mind before he even asked the question.
And the mysterious voice was quick to admit it. "Correct. I am the God of Mist Forest. Or you can call me... the Withered Wood Elder."
"It's worth mentioning that I prefer that title to God of Mist Forest."
"Very well, Withered Wood Elder," Su Ye agreed easily. 'It's just a name. No harm in humoring him on something so trivial.'
"Good," the Withered Wood Elder said, satisfied.
Su Ye continued his questioning. 'Let's cut to the chase. Why are you contacting me? And what is this Old God Heart Core you mentioned?'
'Could it be... these fragments you've been sending me lately?'
