Shang Shuqing nodded and tentatively asked, "Did Daoist Master mention in his letter when he would return? My brother should want to see Daoist Master."
Guan Fangyi looked at her with a half-smile, muttering inwardly, It's probably you who wants to see him, isn't it?
Yuan Gang said stiffly, "The letter didn't say."
Shang Shuqing softly murmured, "Oh," and lowered her gaze, disappointment faintly visible in her eyes.
Yuan Gang said, "Duan Hu!"
Duan Hu stepped forward. "Here!"
Yuan Gang said, "Contact the Liuxian Sect, Cloud-Floating Sect, and Spirit-Blessed Mountain immediately. Tell them Daoist Master said their men are to rush to the battlefield at once and give Marshal Meng their full support!"
"Yes!" Duan Hu accepted the order and left.
Yuan Gang pointed to another man. "Lei Zongkang!"
Lei Zongkang stepped forward. "Here!"
Yuan Gang said, "Contact Great Zen Mountain immediately. Have them gather their men and rush to the battlefield at once, giving Marshal Meng their full support! Tell them Daoist Master said that if they dare drag their feet, Great Zen Mountain can get out of Southern Prefecture themselves—don't wait for Daoist Master to act!"
"Uh..." Lei Zongkang's expression stiffened. "Say that to Great Zen Mountain exactly as it is?"
"Say it exactly as it is!" Yuan Gang flashed the paper in his hand. "Daoist Master heard that someone wanted to stir up trouble while he was away. He wants to see who it is that wants to stir up trouble!"
Everyone heard the implication of making an example out of someone. Whoever dared step forward seemed destined to be dealt with. This aggressive message was clearly a test—to see who dared defy him!
Shang Shuqing felt somewhat guilty. While Daoist Master had been absent, her brother had also made a few moves. She did not know