In order to observe more carefully, Ethan even lay down, pressing his face against the cold, rough stone slab. He sniffed again and again, his senses sharpening until subtle traces of mental energy barely perceptible to ordinary cultivators became apparent to him.
A quarter of an hour later, the change in his eyes was unmistakable.
"There is really a trace of familiarity," Ethan murmured, surprise flickering across his features.
The feeling was slight—so subtle that even with the Heaven-piercing Mind Eyes activated, it would be difficult to notice unless one concentrated deeply.
Onyx Orchid smiled. "Do you know whose aura it is?"
Ethan's gaze sharpened as he recalled. "I remember, it belongs to Eunice."
A glint of recognition flashed in his eyes as he continued, "Also, Stormjade Luna carries this aura."
His thoughts pieced together the connection; the Stormjade family shared this unique spiritual signature.
