CHAPTER 3061: CHAPTER 3081: THAT GUY, HOW DID HE COME BACK?

The middle-aged man stared at Bai Manmei and didn’t reply.

Inside, Bai Manmei felt somewhat panicky, and as the seconds ticked by, beads of sweat seemed to form on her brow.

It was over!

Her foster father must have noticed something!

Severe questioning would surely follow; how should she cope?

Could she really tell him that her life was controlled by someone and she was preparing to betray the Demon Race, leading the Human Clan to steal from the Demon Emperor’s home?

Just when Bai Manmei’s heart grew more and more frightened, the middle-aged man’s voice floated over lightly.

"I know this person, but are you sure you want to know?"

Bai Manmei hesitated for a second, then gritted her teeth and said, "Yes, I want to know."

This time, the middle-aged man didn’t hesitate but answered quite straightforwardly.

"Baili Zhan."

"He is the guardian of this round in the Forbidden Land."

A wave of relief washed over Bai Manmei’s heart; knowing who it was made the subsequent investigative work much simpler.

"Thank you, foster father!"

The middle-aged man stared at Bai Manmei, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Bai Manmei shook her head without hesitation, "I’m fine, just curious."

The middle-aged man grunted, "How long are you planning to stay this time?"

Bai Manmei spoke softly, "I can’t stay more than two days, I was just thinking about you, foster father, and came to see you."

The middle-aged man stared at Bai Manmei, a complex look in his eyes, "I’m a loner; I won’t have any issues. You don’t need to worry, just take care of your own business."

Bai Manmei grunted in acknowledgment, and for a moment seemed at a loss for what else to say.

The middle-aged man waved his hand, "Go on, you’re busy."

"Yes!"

Bai Manmei acknowledged, hesitated for a moment, and then bowed respectfully again, "Take care, foster father."

The middle-aged man didn’t say anything else but just waved his hand.

Bai Manmei turned and left the backyard, heading to her room in the front yard that was originally hers.

She planned to stay the night.

This night could be her last time staying here in this lifetime.

From today onward, she wouldn’t have another chance to return to this mansion.

The night passed without words.

Bai Manmei, early in the morning before daybreak, quietly left the mansion.

"Miss, this early?"

The White-haired Elder, surprised, looked at Bai Manmei, "I’ll go prepare breakfast right away..."

"No need."

Bai Manmei spoke softly, "I have something to do, I must go now. If anyone asks, don’t reveal that I came back."

"Okay!"

Bai Manmei glanced back towards the backyard direction and floated away.

Backyard.

The middle-aged man stood up from his chair, furrowing his brows into a frown.

He pulled out a compass-like Magical Treasure, then took out a clump of intertwined hair, selected a strand, and placed it on the compass.

Flames suddenly appeared from nowhere on the compass, instantly consuming the hair, then a light erupted from the compass, transforming into a light curtain filled with various strange symbols, among which one point was glittering brightly.

The middle-aged man sat back down on the chair, the compass floating tranquilly mid-air, the glittering point on the light curtain slowly moving.

The middle-aged man closed his eyes.

...

"I’m back."

Bai Manmei looked at Lin Chen in front of her, feeling slightly uneasy.

She didn’t know what her foster father thought, nor was she clear about the potential changes her actions could bring.

It might kill her, or it might kill everyone.

But when she saw that familiar city and thought of that familiar person, with such a fitting reason presenting itself, she chose to return.

She wanted to go home one more time, to see him once again; as for the consequences, she would leave it to fate.

Even if it led to death, it was destined.

She had no regrets!

Lin Chen smiled slightly, "Didn’t encounter any trouble, did you?"

Bai Manmei’s face lit up with a smile, "It went smoothly, I got all the information."

Lin Chen grunted, "Hard work, let’s hear it."

Bai Manmei sat down on a chair in front of Lin Chen, and began to report her findings.

"This round’s guardian of the Demon Saint Valley is Baili Zhan, a member of the Quasi-Saint Pavilion of the Demon God Temple, with the Metal Attribute. His Domain Divine Ability is the Metal World, turning any enemies under his domain’s control instantly into metal."

"He is the Ancestral Master of the Baili Family, highly respected. He doesn’t care about many, but his descendant Baili Mei is an exception, as he personally taught Baili Mei all her skills. Officially a descendant, but essentially like a disciple."

Lin Chen frowned, "This name sounds familiar, let me think."

Bai Manmei looked at Lin Chen, her expression complicated, "He encountered your team outside the Immortal Demon Channel Battlefield, your team directly routed his, and he himself was severely injured in that battle, nearly getting killed..."

Lin Chen suddenly remembered, a young and arrogant face emerging in his mind.

Isn’t this the guy I first encountered when I joined the War God Talisman in battle?