“Despite that, you’re bold enough to test my limits at this moment,” Darius finished, his nose scrunching up with disdain.

The old man froze for what felt like forever. Eventually, he gritted his teeth and lowered his head while retreating backward.

Darius believed the man would have immediately knelt for mercy if the latter was not trying to escape. Thus, his gaze snapped doubtfully toward the man. “What are you trying to do?”

Meeting Darius’ eyes, the old man shook his head and answered, “Nothing. It’s just that those guys have abandoned me, so—”

“So, you intend for me to chase them down and kill them,” replied Darius, who quirked a brow.

The man nodded.

“Are you sure?” Darius asked, his eyes widening slightly. “You’re content even though you’ll end up dying anyway?”

Without hesitation, the man nodded.

A broad grin spread across Darius’ face just then. He could tell the man harbored no ulterior motive, and the latter was also a martial artist that had cultivated for some time. Thus,