Although the dead man had been one of Xu Yue's own companions, the bizarre manner of his death and the identities they had suddenly revealed still drew Fengyun Manor's attention.
Even Gu Kongshan, the manor lord of Fengyun Manor and the foremost expert of the Righteous Path in this world, came in person to meet them.
"Second only to the Demon Cult Leader?"
Hearing everyone's assessment of Gu Xiaosang, Gu Kongshan's expression shifted. His strength was roughly on par with the Demon Cult Leader's.
The Righteous Path had been able to hold the upper hand and proceed to the seal mainly because they possessed an inherited sealing Treasure Soldier.
If such a mysterious expert had suddenly appeared, he truly could not rest easy.
Yet because of the way Xia Chulin had died, he would rather believe it was true.
After asking for more information, he "kindly" reminded them that, to avoid another attack, he hoped they would not leave the courtyard.
In truth, it was distrust and a disguised form of house arrest.
Yet because of their Main Mission, they could only endure it. Perhaps this had been the hostile Reincarnators' goal all along.
They had killed one of their members while also making Fengyun Manor suspicious of them.
Their timing had been far too perfect.
"Although Fengyun Manor suspects us, they will not simply leave us unused. Whether they assign us as scouts or vanguards, they can make full use of us. Whether or not we are spies from the demonic sect, we can still serve a purpose."
"Moreover, if we join forces, we are already a very powerful force. Even if Gu Xiaosang is fourth on the Human Ranking, she would not dare confront us head-on. And this is still the Righteous Path's territory. So I suggest we