“Do we even know each other?” Jared asked the old man.
“No, but now we do,” the old man said with a chuckle.
Jared was at a loss for words. He didn’t even know the old man’s name, and the latter didn’t know his either.
Jared became upset and said, “Sorry, I’m about to cultivate. I don’t want to be disturbed.”
Surprisingly, the old man didn’t leave. Instead, plopped himself down on Jared’s bed.
Jared frowned, his guard instantly heightened, ready to unsheathe the Dragonslayer Sword at any moment.
The elder smiled slightly and said, “You don’t need to be nervous. I won’t harm you. Besides, I know you are all human cultivators!”
Jared’s gaze was fixed intently on the elderly man. At the same time, discreetly set up a formation, effectively sealing off the entire room.
Since the old man had discovered their human identities, Jared couldn’t possibly allow the intruder to leave.
The elder also noticed, but didn’t say anything. Instead, continued to reassure with a smile, “As I’ve said, there’s no need for you to worry. The fact that I haven’t reported you, even though I know you’re humans, proves that I mean you no harm. Moreover, I also know that you were guided here from Ethereal Realm by the heaven and earth laws.”
The elder’s words only deepened Jared’s confusion.
He couldn’t comprehend how the elder could know that, especially considering carried the aura of the beast race, making it impossible for anyone to realize was a human. He also had no idea how the old man knew came from Ethereal Realm.
Just as Jared was lost in doubt, the old man’s smile abruptly vanished from his face. Without missing a beat, reached out and grasped Jared by the neck!
The elder’s swift action left Jared with no chance to dodge.
“Hey! What… What are you doing?!” Jared was confused, not understanding why the old man suddenly made a move.
“Tell me, why do I sense the bloodline of my family in you?” the elder asked.
“Your family bloodline’s aura? What family are you talking about?” Jared asked, puzzled.
“To tell you the truth, I’m also a cultivator from Ethereal Realm, guided here by the heaven and earth laws hundreds of years ago. I sensed the aura of your bloodline, and I knew immediately that you must have come from Ethereal Realm. However, I can’t recall anyone like you ever being a part of our family!” The elderly man spoke in a cold tone!
“Sir, are you also a member of the beast race brought here from Ethereal Realm?” Jared asked, respectfully addressing the old man.
“Nonsense. If I’m not of the beast race, I wouldn’t be in Rhino City?” the elderly man stated.
“Excuse me, sir, may I ask which kind of beast race you belong to? It would help jog my memory.” Jared was clueless about why the old man found his bloodline familiar, so had no choice but to seek clarification.
“I was the Fox King when I was still in Ethereal Realm,” the old man declared.
Upon hearing that, Jared instantly thought of the Fox Queen, Catina. The two of them had engaged in dual cultivation many times together and even undergone a process of bloodline fusion. As such, Jared’s bloodline also existed within Catina.
“Sir, may I ask who Catina is to you?” Jared inquired.
“My daughter,” the elder answered.
Upon hearing that, Jared was taken aback. He never imagined that his journey to the celestial realm would lead to cross paths with his father-in-law.
He had never heard Catina mention father before, but having an acquaintance in an unfamiliar place was quite comforting.
Having many partners sure is nice. I can encounter my fathers-in-law everywhere!
Jared suddenly kneeled before the elderly man, startling the latter greatly.
“What are you doing?” the elder asked in astonishment.
“Father, please accept my humble respect!” Jared deeply bowed several times to the elderly man.
The elder looked at Jared in shock. “What do you mean? Could it be that you and my daughter have already…”
Jared nodded. “I’ve already performed dual cultivation with Catina, so we both carry each other’s bloodline aura within us…”
“Are you telling the truth?” The elder was somewhat skeptical.
“Father, I would never dare to lie.” After that, Jared thoroughly recounted Catina’s story to the old man.
