"If it wasn't that Purple Robe gave the order, then there must be one of his informants among this remaining squad." I spoke calmly. The rage I had felt after Fat Kun was killed had already been completely suppressed.
"Uncle, I know what to do." Jiufang Tao sighed. There was no doubt that war was cruel. Sometimes even a mere suspicion could cost someone their life, leaving them no chance to argue or distinguish right from wrong.
"Just investigate them thoroughly. Don't rely on them again." It wasn't that I was unreasonable. On the contrary, having narrowly survived the disaster, they could no longer serve as substitute cannon fodder for the leaders. Being unimportant might actually be better for them.
Seeing Jiufang Tao agree, I turned to Zeng Zixian and said, "You escort Tao'er out. Let me know if anything happens. Of course, you must also remember that it isn't only your body that bears a contract—even your family and friends are under my control. If Tao'er finds anything suspicious about you, I won't let you off lightly."
"Yes! Don't worry. But where are you going, Chief Xia?" Zeng Zixian asked nosily.
I couldn't be bothered to answer. I merely said, "Do your duty."
Zeng Zixian shrugged, putting on an innocent look. Then he switched to a smiling face and said to Jiufang Tao, "Little Princess, it's about time we left. Hehe."
Jiufang Tao glanced at him before saying, "You're the next heir of the Zeng Household, aren't you?"
"I suppose so. The Little Princess certainly has a discerning eye." Zeng Zixian grinned ingratiatingly as he led Jiufang Tao onto a boat and away from this place. He no longer dared boast about his Heavenly Dao Realm cultivation. He now knew that among all the Awakened, his combat strength was