I swept my cold gaze across the crowd, my stare cutting like a blade, forcing everyone to look away.
Then I turned toward the massive statue before me and raised my hand, crushing it to pieces in an instant.
After finishing this, I glanced at Ximena Santos and said quietly, "Patriarch Santos, I can't linger here much longer, but don't worry—I'll return whenever needed."
Ximena Santos gave a dazed nod, her mouth opening as if to speak, but no words emerged.
I spun around and walked away, understanding the Great Saint Sect's nature well enough to know the Capital City Martial Arts Association had surely planted spies inside.
Because of this, I knew it wouldn't take long before the Capital City Martial Arts Association tracked me down.
That evening, I made my way straight toward Capital City.
——
Just as Mason had predicted, shortly after his departure, the Capital City Martial Arts Association received word.
