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"That'll make things easier," the man said with a slight smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

...

Elsewhere, Zhou Yan was unaware that he had become the target of a hunt. He was meditating with his eyes closed, intent on regaining his strength as quickly as possible.

"Hu!"

Abruptly, Zhou Yan's eyes snapped open, emitting two sharp beams of light