Of course Gong Lince would not covet his trifling possessions, but something about Niu Youdao's words sounded off. What did he mean by a sword used for killing? What was he planning?
He immediately warned him, "Junior Brother, I told you, the matter is over. You'd better not act recklessly. If things get out of hand, Purple Gold Cave's sect rules are no joke!"
Niu Youdao said, "Sect Master, aren't you making this sound a little too serious? The sect rules wouldn't fucking be designed specifically to target me, would they? I'm asking for my sword back. Which sect rule have I broken?"
Yuan An and Fu Junrang exchanged a meaningful glance, as though saying: That unreasonable bastard really was back. This was exactly the flavor!
Gong Lince's lips tightened. "Your belongings are not with me. The moment I returned, I had someone hand them over to Thatched Cottage Estate for safekeeping."
"Farewell!" Niu Youdao clasped his hands to the crowd. Without another word, he turned and left.
Watching him go, Gong Lince's face turned cold. Then he said in a deep voice, "Gather men and stay on guard. Prevent any disturbance at Thatched Cottage Estate! All of you go over there and keep an eye on them. Try not to let him cause trouble." With that, he too headed out. The others traded glances, then followed.
At Thatched Cottage Estate, Yuan Gang had returned. Not long after being seized and locked away in a cave, he had been sent back.
Yan Li had personally gone to the cave to demand his release, then personally escorted him to Thatched Cottage Estate.
Upon learning that Yuan Gang had returned, Guan Fangyi and the others practically ran out to welcome him. Seeing that he really was back, her joy made Guan Fangyi