Hm?
A Dark Curse?
Xiao Chen's expression was a little strange. He hadn't felt a thing.
'So this is how he convinces people to back down,' he thought. 'He just threatens them with tricks like this.'
He shook his head lightly. "Daoist, I'd suggest you try a different method. It might be more effective."
This response clearly took the hunched old man by surprise.
The corners of his mouth curled into a slight grin. He had no intention of getting into a pointless argument with the young man.
Instead, he secretly activated the Curse, deciding to make Xiao Chen suffer a bit first.
'Young people are always so arrogant and conceited. But once he feels his True Essence erupt into chaos, he'll learn to behave.'
"Hmm~?"
However, as he operated his Heart Method, the hunched old man's expression began to change.
His initial look of calm indifference slowly gave way to a hint of confusion.
'I clearly cast the Dark Curse, so why can't I activate it?'
