Chapter 580: The Expert Shrouded in a Black Cloud (2/2)
Her words caused the two previous ghosts to laugh. Even the branch leader thought it was rather amusing to be called a weird guy, and they quickly introduced themselves, after which Xue Wei made a rough explanation of their previous travel.
”So, you are telling me that everything so far has been planned by some sort of mastermind in the shadows?”
After listening to the full explanation, Bai Tianyi was the first to question. His eyes were solemn and his brows furrowed. He began to wonder about the things that had happened when he had attempted to become a spirit, and his heart suddenly turned cold.
”I might know who he is.”
His words caused both Xue Wei and Lan to focus their eyes on him, as he seemed to be trying to recall certain memories from his mind.
”When I was a human cultivator, I was actually trying to aim towards the realms above, but one day, someone came to tell me about the benefits of becoming a spirit. The person was very weird, and I don't really remember how he managed to convince me to attempt to change into a weapon spirit, but he succeeded, and I became what I am today.
”However, I have only met the guy twice. The first time was when he convinced me to become a spirit, and the second time was when he guided the families to seal me in that forgotten village.”
His words were very subtle, but everyone understood what he was hinting towards. Bai Tianyi had, most likely, also been controlled by this guy and placed in the village intentionally, just to wait for Xue Wei.
”This is a little scary.” Luoluo frowned as she looked at the group. ”I remember when an expert hidden in a black cloud arrived, and he was the main reason for the Garden of Shadows to trap me.”
Luoluo seemed to be deep in thought as she tried to find any trace of information concerning the expert, but she could only remember that black cloud that made it impossible to gain any leads.
Xue Wei and Lan both narrowed their eyes as they began thinking. It seemed that the person in the shadows had truly planned everything very well. He seemed to know where Xue Wei would travel and what would happen, which was somewhat horrifying, especially when considering that their journey to the Garden of Shadows should have been avoided, had they not encountered difficulties during the space tunnel that Lan had opened for them.
If this expert had prepared upon realizing their arrival, then it would not be that frightening, but the traps had been laid so many years in advance, showing that this expert was completely certain that Xue Wei would come by.
Such meticulous planning for thousands of years made both Lan and Xue Wei feel very conflicted. In a way, both of them were excited and eager to try their hands at a fight, but at the same time, they were also aware that they had to be cautious and safe. This person was, clearly, not easy to deal with.