The relief of survival brought little joy. Han Shi's heart was filled with only an icy numbness and an even deeper fear of Xu Yunfan. But that was quickly replaced by a burgeoning rage and a mind that was beginning to scheme once more.
'I'm far from the Taihua Spirit Ruins Realm now. There must be a way to break free from Xu Yunfan's control.'
He looked down at the Destiny-Defying Profound Mirror in his hand. It was completely unscathed, still radiating a soft, clear light. He remained silent.
Just then, Xu Yunfan's cold, emotionless command, transmitted via Divine Thought, echoed directly in his mind.
"The Qiu Long is on White Bone Island, three hundred miles to the southeast. Approach it, but stay hidden. Survey the surrounding area and be on guard for any traps."
Han Shi didn't hesitate for a second. He temporarily suppressed all his burgeoning schemes—or rather, he had long since lost the ability to hesitate at all.
