In truth, the moment Li Fan saw his reflection in the water of the Fishing Pond, thousands of thoughts flashed through his spirit consciousness.
"The body I transmigrated into and took over... could it be the reincarnation of that True Immortal from the Lower Realm years ago?"
"I didn't awaken [Hai Zhen] because of [transmigration], but rather because of [soul snatching], by seizing the treasures from the original body?"
Uncontrollably, this thought swept wildly through Li Fan's spirit consciousness.
But...
As if sensing Li Fan's thoughts, [Hai Zhen] faintly—barely discernibly—let out a subtle chuckle.
This made Li Fan pause slightly, before suddenly snapping to clarity.
"No. The original body I replaced was far too unremarkable, lacking any semblance of a True Immortal's bearing."
"Without my intervention, his entire life would likely have been spent failing to achieve merit in the imperial exams, dying as nothing more than a weak scholar who couldn't even bind a chicken."
