Crying Old Man's appearance, along with the apocalyptic scene of sinister winds suddenly sweeping across Fishing Sea, left everyone within Fishing Sea trembling with terror, their faces filled with despair.
Crying Old Man had earned his reputation through slaughter. Though no one knew what had happened, there was no doubt that this fiend was about to make his move.
At a time like this, whether they were vicious bandits, wealthy merchants, or ordinary people, they were all treated equally, without the slightest distinction.
Before the collateral damage of a peak Exterior master, they were no different from ants.
Thus, when their city lord, Life-Taking Yaksha, stepped forward and drove Crying Old Man away, the entirety of Fishing Sea erupted in cheers like a tidal wave.
At that moment, regardless of their status, everyone sincerely respected their city lord.
Even if their city lord was no longer human.
Just like before, although Life-Taking Yaksha had clearly been a fiendish outlaw, he had kept Fishing Sea in perfect order.
Though he could be ruthless in killing, those he killed were all people who disrupted order. Far fewer people died by accident, and they had faith in their city lord.
"This... I'm afraid my identity has been exposed, and Ninth Lady's may have been as well. We need to leave immediately. You should get going too. Even with Life-Taking Yaksha appearing, Crying Old Man may be unable to send out news of you for the time being, but you still can't let your guard down."
Xie Jiugui hurriedly spoke, then immediately packed his valuables and prepared to flee.
"A battle of this level can't be decided in a short time. We still have time. We can completely sneak into Bomi."
The discord surrounding Life-Taking Yaksha was practically forcing the answer upon Meng Qi.