“What? You two are constables?” Yue Changhe was astonished. “I’d always assumed you were hunting me down because I carry both human and demon bloodlines. I thought that the two major factions behind you coveted the rarity of my blood, so they sent you to capture me for inhumane experiments or to use me as some kind of linchpin between humans and demons.”

Back then, the eagle-eyed man and the elderly monk had borne down on Yue Changhe with such ferocity. The first thing they questioned was whether he was human or a demon; they forced him to make a choice. They didn’t look like they had come with friendly intentions, which was why he had fled for his life.

The eagle-eyed man drew in a sharp breath. “Your understanding doesn’t seem entirely wrong either.”

Lu Yang nodded inwardly. Actually, I think so too, which is why I’d stepped forward to offer a few diplomatic words.

However, there was...