"No," Ye Chen responded flatly, completely unaffected by the man's intimidating presence.
"Don't think you can deceive us, or else the consequences will be dire!" someone in the crowd said coldly, their threat unmistakable.
"I'm on my way to Yongle Divine Continent and just passing through. I truly haven't seen any strange beasts!" Ye Chen still shook his head.
These people must be disciples from a sacred ground, seeking some kind of extraordinary creature, but Ye Chen had indeed not seen it.
"Really nothing?" The strongest disciple hesitated.
"Nothing!" Ye Chen said earnestly.
Ye Chen's tone was firm, not seeming to lie, which made the man frown slightly.
"In that case, you may leave."
Ultimately, the leading disciple let Ye Chen go. They were disciples of a sacred ground, not cruel killers without reason. Ye Chen had no quarrels with them, and they had no reason to trouble him further.
"Wait!" Someone commanded a fierce beast to block Ye Chen's path.
