Old Ninth: Gotta Pay More (3k8, More Bonus Chapters!)

"Bzzz—"

The disturbance from within the Star Domain was quickly noticed outside. Saint Pill City, already teeming with all manner of people, was now engulfed in chaos, with countless areas having already fallen.

"The Soul Hall truly refuses to give up!"

Xuan Kongzi's face was ashen. Even though he had prepared himself long ago, he had never expected so many traitors to be lurking within the Danta.

From the most ordinary guards to Danta elders, the Danta's interior was already riddled with holes!

"Elder Xuan, there is no need to be anxious."

Xun'er stepped forward, her pretty face stern yet utterly unflustered. She spoke in an orderly manner. "The Soul Hall choosing to act at such a critical moment may not necessarily be a bad opportunity for us."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Kongzi's brows gradually furrowed, but he did not refute her. Instead, he stopped walking and cupped his hands. "Forgive this old man's dullness. Please enlighten me, Guild Master."

Xun'er smiled faintly. "From the moment Old Man Mu Gu was able to bypass Saint Pill City's inspections and infiltrate the Pill Gathering without anyone noticing, you and I should have understood just how rotten the Danta had become."

"..."

Xuan Kongzi fell silent, unable to deny Xun'er's words.

Seeing his expression grow increasingly unsightly, Xun'er did not keep him in suspense. She took a deep breath and said softly, "These hidden dangers have remained uncleared precisely because they never dared show themselves openly. Now that they have all acted at once, though they have caused considerable trouble, they have also given us the chance to sweep them out completely."

"You mean...?"

"Lure the snakes from their holes."

A cold glint flashed through Xun'er's eyes as she murmured, "The Danta's rise is now unstoppable, and the Soul Hall understands that