Ling Xiao used his Spiritual Power to soothe Song Mingyue, guiding her into a relaxed sleep. He then opened his eyes. In the darkness, a gentle smile could be seen in them, but it gradually faded, replaced by a solemn expression.
Ling Xiao hadn't sensed any single, overwhelming presence, yet a feeling of unease had lingered in his heart, mirroring the storm outside. Cautiously extending his Spiritual Power, he detected many powerful energies. A great number of the people gathered on this island were incredibly strong, yet they kept a low profile. During the day, one could feel nothing, but in the quiet of the night, the natural energy auras radiated by these experts allowed Ling Xiao, who was sensitive to his surroundings, to easily perceive the strength of most of them.
'Something is definitely wrong!'
