As for Gao Xu's appearance, leaving Su Ming and Duan Xiaofei aside, everyone else was more or less surprised.
"Xu Wen sent you?"
Li Jing was the first to voice his doubts.
There was no helping it.
Just look at the other four families. Whether it was the Li Family, Duan Family, Lu Family, or Bai Family, all of them had sent one of their own High-level Hunters.
Even Duan Xiaofei claimed he was only from a collateral branch, but he was still a member of the Duan Family.
As for Su Ming, this so-called member of the Yun Family was shrouded in mystery. No one knew whether he was from the Yun Family proper or a powerful expert recruited from outside.
Gao Xu, however, had been explicitly recruited by the Xu Family from outside. He was not a member of the Xu Family proper, nor was his surname Xu. Having him represent the Xu Family in this secret mission inevitably made people wonder whether the Xu Family did not take this mission seriously.
Gao Xu explained it this way.
"'Evil' is about to attack the Xu Family's ancestral grounds. Compared to this secret mission with an uncertain future, the family naturally places greater importance on the battle to come."
Gao Xu explained this expressionlessly, but it was not some casual excuse.
At the very least, the Xu Family's High-level Professionals would certainly rather remain at their ancestral grounds and fight than be sent out to carry out a mission.
Xu Wen had handed the mission over to Gao Xu so decisively partly because of this consideration.
Of course—
"As a replacement, Miss Yanyan will also accompany us on this mission."
Gao Xu pointed toward Xu Yanyan.
"Please guide me, everyone."
Xu Yanyan spoke with utmost respect, showing none of