Those inside Dai Family Ridge had been lying low within the Mountain Protecting Grand Formation with just such conflicted feelings.
When they discovered reinforcements outside were attacking the Heavenly Devil Domain, they became even more conflicted. They hoped to be rescued, yet did not particularly look forward to it...
That was precisely why Dai Quanyan had immediately become unhappy upon hearing the reinforcements mention that "something had happened at Star Palace."
He had already been somewhat dissatisfied with Star Palace, but until now, he had not dared to show it openly.
Now they were actually going to disrupt his peaceful life. In his anger, he could no longer be bothered with much else, which was why he had asked, "What if I'm unwilling?"
Let alone Qu Jianlei, even the others did not know what to say after hearing of this experience and mindset.
After speaking, Dai Quanyan looked at True Immortal Lei Shun nearby and said blandly.
"You should know why the Dai Family did not go to Autumn Water City, right? Its defenses are far too weak!"
True Immortal Lei Shun wore a strange expression. "Dai Family Ridge may be large, but can it accommodate the entire population of Autumn Water City?"
"Of course it can't," Dai Quanyan answered without hesitation. "But does my Dai Family have that obligation?"
"We were able to rescue and treat True Person Gao Xi, and we can also take in nearby villagers seeking refuge. Haven't we already done quite well?"
Just as he was forcefully questioning them back, Duan Bowen suddenly spoke. "Fellow Daoist Quanyan, have you prepared ample supplies?"
Those words carried more than a little ill intent. In such turbulent times, how many people would covet someone with a vast stockpile of supplies?
Supplies sufficient to sustain more than three hundred