Han Li's expression remained unchanged, and there was no hint of anger in his gaze as he looked at the young girl. However, the chilling aura emanating from him was keenly felt by the old man.
Startled, the old man hadn't had the chance to pull the girl back behind him yet. A tremendous pressure suddenly burst forth from Han Li's body. The terrifying spiritual pressure contained within forced the girl, who was just a few steps away, to retreat seven or eight steps without any resistance.
Fortunately, the old man was quick to react. He swiftly darted behind the girl and placed both hands on her shoulders, finally stopping her from retreating further.
At this moment, the young girl's face turned as pale as paper. She finally realized firsthand the terrifying cultivation of Han Li and looked at her grandfather in panic.
The old man's expression was equally grim!
If before, the old man had some confidence that he and his granddaughter could escape from Han Li's hands by joining forces. However, after witnessing the glimpse of Han Li's true power, any lingering hope was completely dispelled.
The terror of a Foundation Establishment cultivator far exceeded his imagination. They were definitely not something they, as low-level cultivators, could provoke.
The old man couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat when he thought about the little tricks he and his granddaughter had played in front of Han Li earlier.
This senior was definitely not like any of the cultivators he had encountered before, who only knew how to diligently cultivate. His intellect and reaction speed far surpassed that of ordinary people.
Could it be that this person was actually a monster who had lived for hundreds of years, but only appeared young due to some kind of preservation method?
The more the old man thought about it, the more he felt that this was highly possible, and he became increasingly fearful!
Sensing that the spiritual pressure emanating from Han Li seemed to be growing stronger, the old man couldn't help but swallow nervously and hastily pleaded, his voice trembling:
"Senior, please spare us. My granddaughter is still very young and doesn't know the ways of the world. Please, spare her ignorance!"
After giving the old man a cold glance, Han Li seemed to see that he was speaking from the heart, and the overwhelming pressure from his body suddenly subsided, instantly turning into an invisible presence.
The old man cautiously withdrew his hands from the girl's shoulders. By now, the young girl had already calmed down significantly, stealing a glance at Han Li before quickly averting her gaze, appearing afraid to look directly at him.
Her demeanor was a far cry from the fearless attitude she had just exhibited.
However, the current image of the young girl, with her delicate and weak figure, coupled with her extremely pale face, resembled a frightened little bird, which was incredibly endearing.
Han Li's eyes brightened upon seeing her, appreciating for the first time the beauty of vulnerability in a woman. It stirred his soul and gave him a feeling of astonishment, causing him to steal more glances.
After carefully examining the girl's face, he realized that although she was young, perhaps only fourteen or fifteen years old, she was definitely a rare beauty. It was highly likely that she would grow up to be a stunning beauty who would captivate countless hearts in the future.
Perhaps Han Li's gaze toward the girl was a bit peculiar, as the old man who witnessed this scene couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling in his heart.
