The Four Friends of Jiangnan rose to their feet, troubled expressions on their faces.
Huang Zhonggong clasped his hands and said, "Forgive us, Holy Lady. The four of us were ordered by Chief Dongfang to guard Chief Ren here. The Chief once issued strict orders: without her handwritten decree and the Blackwood Token, no one may visit him, much less release Chief Ren without authorization. Any violator will be executed without mercy!"
"Please return with this young master and report to Chief Dongfang. So long as the Chief gives the order, the four of us will obey and release Chief Ren at once."
At his words, a cold glint flashed through Ren Yingying's eyes.
"Elder Sister Dongfang is busy right now, so there's no need to disturb her."
Ren Yingying said coldly, "Since I have come today, I will take my father away. If you know what is good for you, move aside obediently. Otherwise, don't blame me for disregarding our ties within the same cult!"
"Holy Lady, this..."
Huang Zhonggong and the others looked at one another, still unwilling to yield.
Though they revered and feared the Holy Lady, they feared Dongfang Bubai's cruel methods even more.
If they released Ren Woxing without authorization, the four of them would surely die without a burial place.
"No need to make this so troublesome."
Seeing this, Lin Xuan waved his hand impatiently.
He released Ren Yingying's hand, and in a flash, appeared before the Four Friends of Jiangnan like a ghost.
"Watch out!"
Huang Zhonggong's face changed drastically as he hurriedly tried to raise the zither in his hands to defend himself.
However, Lin Xuan was simply too fast.
His hands swept past the four men like butterflies flitting among flowers.
Slap! Slap! Slap!
Three soft sounds rang out.
Heibai Zi,