Madam Chuan's expression shifted drastically in terror, as if she expected to see Li Dai's soul scatter on the spot at any second. Even though the Buddha Heart was with Li Dai, she could not gauge the true strength of the Soul Devourer, nor did she know whether it could withstand something that instilled such dread in the soul.
The Ghost King, however, had sensed a hint of dangerous aura from Li Dai, which was why he had sent the Soul Devourer ahead to test the waters. Even so, he still looked down upon Li Dai; in his mind, she was merely a weakling. Yet, just as cultivators trusted their instincts, the Ghost King was also deeply suspicious—hence this precautionary move.
There are many high-level practitioners with such contradictory temperaments, tied closely to their personalities. To call him extremely cautious would be no exaggeration.
Chapter 710