First Arrival at Purple Gold Cave

Guan Fangyi did not know how to answer those questions, but she did offer a reminder. "It's not just you. I checked the list—Ghost Mother and Yun Ji are on it too."

Niu Youdao was surprised. "Do those two count as independent cultivators?"

Guan Fangyi asked in return, "Do you count as an independent cultivator?"

Niu Youdao had no answer. His situation was actually much the same as Ghost Mother's and Yun Ji's. He too had a large group of people gathered on a mountain stronghold. Calling him an independent cultivator did not quite fit, yet he did not belong to any sect either. Strictly speaking, he was still within the category of independent cultivators.

Seeing him checking to confirm it, Guan Fangyi leaned closer to help turn the pages and pointed out where the two names were.

The sight of Ghost Mother and Yun Ji on the list calmed the anger that had just surged up in him. He said in a deep voice, "Get in touch and find out where Gong Lince is. I want to see him. I want to know how the recommendations for this list came about."

Guan Fangyi asked, "Is it safe for you to show yourself now?"

Niu Youdao said, "Misty Pavilion has already ordered the war frozen. My name is on the list—that is my Protective Talisman. Right now is probably the safest time for me."

Thinking it over, Guan Fangyi agreed. "Wen Mo'er is in our hands. She is, after all, Gong Lince's adopted daughter. It should be safe to go see Gong Lince." With that, she turned and went to make contact.

Niu Youdao sat down and quietly held the list, examining the names one by one. If the matter could not be turned around, then he could only face