Chapter 231: Questions and Confrontation, Golden-Winged Great Eagle

After witnessing Qin Xiao’s strength, Fan Hongfei no longer harbored other thoughts and focused entirely on leading the way.

Along the way, they did not encounter a single Demon Beast. This made Qin Xiao somewhat suspicious. Was it truly just good fortune?

“Old Fan, it appears you are quite familiar with this fifth layer. Why is it that when we first arrived, we directly encountered that Iron-Skin Pig?”

Qin Xiao narrowed his eyes, putting on an expression as though he had seen through everything.

“Ah, you caught me after all. I did lead you to that Iron-Skin Pig on purpose. I wanted to see your real strength. That late-stage Soul Formation beast is powerful, after all. You handled the early-stage beasts as though you were playing, so I had no idea how strong you really were. I let my own suspicions get the better of me. I am sorry.”

Fan Hongfei had not anticipated his scheme failing. Apart from the Iron-Skin Pig, they had failed to encounter any other Demon Beasts. It would be absurd not to feel suspicious.

“Damn, you really did it on purpose, you old fox! One bluff and you confessed. You have plenty of tricks, do you not? We will have to renegotiate.”

Qin Xiao had only been bluffing, but it had worked. He had been sincere with the man, and the man had played him. They would have to talk again. So much for his trust.

“Ah, what is it you wish to know?”

Fan Hongfei was stunned. A bluff? He had thought Qin Xiao really knew. Fine, he could ask whatever he wanted. With Qin Xiao holding the upper hand, Fan had to give in.

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