Then, another figure followed closely behind.
Upon seeing these two people, a joyous smile appeared on Zhen Boen's face.
"Martial Uncle Wang, it's Martial Uncle Xi and Martial Uncle Lou!"
However, Wang Ba did not relax at all, swiftly cautioning: "Don't approach them yet!"
Xi Wushang and Zhen Boen and the others were taken aback.
Yet Wang Ba was staring at Xi Wushang and Lou Yi, questioning intently:
"Senior Brother Xi, what was your reward for finishing second in the Dao-asking Conference?"
Xi Wushang paused, looking slightly bewildered:
"Second place? I was first, receiving six thousand merit points plus a chance to experience a Class IV Sea Pearl..."
These words confounded Zhen Boen and the others, but the quick-minded Zhou Lve seemed to guess something, unconsciously stepping back a few paces, a hint of caution and vigilance in her eyes.
Hearing Xi Wushang's reply, Wang Ba's expression softened, but he quickly asked another question: