Chapter 609: Return to the Extreme South, Temporarily Stopping at the Black Market

Hearing the voice outside the door, Qin Xiao was somewhat surprised. How did this woman even chase him to his room? Could it be that she saw through his disguise?

Although unclear about Shen Ning’s intentions, keeping the door closed and refusing to see her seemed inappropriate, so Qin Xiao opened the door.

“That… Holy Maiden, is there something else you need?”

Qin Xiao asked with a straight face.

“Forgive my bluntness, but are you a disciple of the Blood Soul Sect?”

Shen Ning asked directly.

Before coming, she had agonized over the question. Asking it might seem a bit abrupt, but the matter was too significant. Coupled with the fact that the Feng family was essentially finished, she felt compelled to verify the truth.

If Qin Xiao really was a Blood Soul Sect disciple, she would have to notify her sect so it would not get involved. The Third Elder in particular must not endanger the sect for the sake of his immortal partner, Feng Erniang.

This was the first time Qin Xiao had heard of the Blood Soul Sect, but judging from Shen Ning’s tone and attitude, it appeared to be a formidable power. An idea immediately popped into his head.

“My master instructed me not to reveal my background unless absolutely necessary during this trip out for training. However, he also said that if anyone bullies me, I am free to act, and he will back me up. For a matter like this, I don’t think my background is needed yet. Holy Maiden, please stop probing. As for whether I am from the Blood Soul Sect, does it matter?”

Qin Xiao spoke in an intentionally ambiguous tone.

He was just making things up as he went. Since this Blood Soul Sect sounded like a major power and she had already jumped to that conclusion, he might as well borrow their prestige.

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