Guding was taken aback for a moment when the elder revealed his identity, then he straightforwardly nodded to admit it.
"Clan Elder, I am indeed a candidate participating in the Path of Kings. However, I came here without malicious intent, just to find out information about this forest."
Guding said this while again scrutinizing the clan elder. Yet, the elder still gave off the impression of being an ordinary person with no cultivation.
"Ask whatever questions you have, and I will try my best to tell you what I know." The elder nodded and smiled.
"What is this forest all about? Are all the trees and vines blood-eating spirit monsters?" Guding posed his most pressing question.
