So Hu Bin really was Hong Chenglue!

No wonder his movement technique, saber technique, and those eyes practically blazing with hatred had all felt so familiar.

“He didn’t make a move these past two months because he had reservations.”

Hong Chenglue had recognized him as He Lingchuan in Dun Garden, but had not cut down his enemy on the spot because he was waiting for another chance to return to the battlefield and earn merit.

With greater matters before him, he could only set aside his private grudge for the time being.

Then, viewed another way, once Hong Chenglue finally won that opportunity, could he still suppress the hatred he had buried for so long?

“My guess is that before heading east, he wanted to settle old scores with me. Making a move in Lingxu City was too risky, and the Fu Realm was the perfect place.”

The mirror sighed. “I thought you’d already talked him out of seeking revenge back at Dun Garden.”

He Lingchuan found that amusing. “A man like him has a firm will. How could he change his mind just because his enemy said a few words?”

“But if he wants revenge on you…”

“He wanted revenge on me because he thought I would be easy to kill.” He Lingchuan finished washing his face and lay down on the bed. “He thought taking revenge on me would count as giving A’Jin an explanation. In...