Chapter 597: The Scepter's Challenge      

"You . . ." Scar's face displayed a mix of surprise and confusion upon seeing Ren and the others. He quickly composed himself, putting on a smile as he said, "I heard about what happened with my sister and you."

Ren chuckled, his tone laced with amusement. "Oh, did she also mention how she wasted a legendary item on me?"

Scar's smile faltered, and a hint of tension entered his voice. "Yes, she did . . ."

Cang Lu chimed in, his words filled with a mischievous tone. "You know, there's a hefty bounty on your head. Maybe we should take him out and claim the reward from you, Scar."

Angelica interrupted her tone firm. "We don't have time for this."

Cang Lu quickly changed his tune, wagging his tail beside Angelica. "Of course, just joking around. Who has time to waste on him, right?"

The tension in the air lingered as the two groups faced each other, their motives and past interactions adding an underlying layer of uncertainty to the encounter.

". . ."