"Strange."
The shadowy figure could have easily dodged the attack, even subdue the little boy instantly. However, he was filled with confusion.
These two youngsters shouldn't be old enough to cultivate spiritual energy.
Even if they had cultivated from the womb, their bodies should contain Innate True Qi, not spiritual energy.
Only one type of person could cultivate spiritual energy...
While the shadowy figure was contemplating, Luo Bing quickly approached Xun'er. "Xun'er, Aunt, are you alright?"
"We're fine."
Luo Qinghan looked at her nephew. This little fellow was actually so brave? And judging by his demeanor, he was quite powerful? Seemingly much more capable than the master craftsman the Luo family had specifically hired back then?
Luo Bing shielded Xun'er with his body, warily watching the direction of the shadowy figure. That person was formidable.
He had merely brushed past him moments ago, yet he could feel a seed of fear sprouting in his heart.
That's why he immediately went to Xun'er's side. Only when standing next to Xun'er did he feel no fear.
He didn't know why, perhaps it was his duty as an elder brother.
And the shadowy figure did not make another move this time.
He was observing Luo Qinghan and the two little ones from the shadows.
As for Nangong Wushuang, he completely ignored him.
The peak of the Zhiwei realm was no different from an ordinary person to him.
He could faintly sense the incredibly pure Innate True Qi hidden within Luo Qinghan's body, even mixed with spiritual energy. And Luo Qinghan seemed completely unaware of how to control the power within him; these energies were almost laid bare.
Yet, Luo Qinghan showed no signs of cultivation whatsoever.
Where did these powers come from?
Lin Xiao, this person held a secret.
If Lin Xiao had merely inherited the Lin family's techniques, inherited the cultivation methods from the Misty Immortal Palace, he would have no hesitation in eliminating these people. But now, he dared not act rashly.
There must be a more mysterious force behind Lin Xiao.
There were many people outside, and if he were to unleash his full power, the array formations set up in this mansion would be triggered... He was unsure if he could escape before reinforcements arrived.
If he inadvertently exposed all of them, it would truly be a loss.
With this thought, he made his decision.
He could not attack these people for now, at least not while Lin Xiao was alive.
After all, no matter what force it was, at the highest echelons, only profit mattered. And a person's value was only recognized while they were alive. Once Lin Xiao died, even if the force behind Lin Xiao was willing to look after his orphaned wife and children, they would not wage war against them for a deceased individual.
He needed to go back and revise his target.
Lin Xiao would become their primary target.
With this, he transformed into a shadowy wisp and merged into the darkness, leaving the mansion.
If he hadn't been certain of being trapped by the grand formation upon revealing himself, he might have taken these two little ones with him now.
As he departed, both Xun'er and Luo Bing's gazes never left him until the shadow had completely receded from their home. Only then did the two children speak.
"Brother Bing is amazing, you scared the bad guy away!"