He wore a conical straw hat, partially covering his face. A middle-aged man dressed in a white robe, with black hair and a short beard. His handsome face, sharp eyes, and sturdy frame radiated the charisma of a leader. Yet, at this moment, his expression resembled that of a kind father speaking to his son, leaving Aldrian speechless.
Everyone had said this man was the true embodiment of a demonic cultivator, but what Aldrian had seen so far felt more like a positive, enthusiastic uncle. Ryu Hyuk-Jae then glanced at Baek Ji-Min.
"Oh, I didn't realize the young miss of the Thorny Flower Garden was here. Are you close with her, Aldrian? I didn't think her mother would let her daughter get too close to you. She even bares her fangs at that brat from the Black Dragon Pavilion for trying to approach her."
He looked at Aldrian and Baek Ji-Min with astonishment. As for Baek Ji-Min, she flushed red with embarrassment before cupping her hands and bowing slightly.
