Gu Jinlai and Gu Chaoyang hurried over.
They had just rounded the street corner when they saw Su Tong riding a tall horse, dressed in white as pure as snow, leading dozens of elite soldiers toward them.
Worried that news might leak, she had brought the Meteor Guards with her.
Clearly, she knew that the newly recruited Meteor Guards were suitable for making inquiries, but could not be trusted with an operation this critical.
"Ancestor, we didn't notify Su Tong. When our people arrived, she had already set out."
Gu Chaoyang lowered his voice.
"Hm?"
Gu Jinlai was somewhat surprised.
"Gu Jinlai, my people must not come to harm."
Yang Kan's divine sense transmission rang in Gu Jinlai's ears.
He had come along as well.
However, Gu Jinlai was in charge of Lingxiao City's affairs. At Gu Jinlai's request, Yang Kan had not revealed himself immediately.
"It's come to this, and you have no choice left. Since that woman is seeking her own death, finish her off and seize control of Lingxiao City. Elder Xue is about to make his move anyway. Once he takes White River City and the cities form a contiguous stretch, you'll be exposed regardless."
Yang Kan's voice sounded again.
Gu Jinlai understood.
"Where are our people?"
His lips moved slightly as he transmitted the question.
"They've already reached the outskirts of the county town."
Gu Chaoyang answered.
Watching Su Tong and her group hurry over, Gu Jinlai's lips moved slightly. "Seal off Wutong County Town. Effective immediately, allow entry but forbid anyone from leaving."
Gu Chaoyang nodded and quickly withdrew.
"Gu Jinlai?"
"I sent Gu Chaoyang to mobilize people."
"You should have done that from the start."
Yang Kan's voice rang out, seemingly carrying a trace of smugness. "As a Gold-Robed Elder of my Purgatory