There weren't many Trial Takers who had advanced to the Pre-Heaven Realm in Red Rock City. A few had done so one after another recently, but there were still fewer than ten in total. Naturally, their movements drew attention, and Tao Shang was keeping a close eye on them.
The Pre-Heaven Realm Trial Takers had been secretly making contact, and the news reached his ears almost immediately.
Of course, it had spread so quickly because someone had deliberately let it out.
"Your Highness, these people were organized by Xu Ye of the Phantom Moon faction. Among them are Jiang Yuanjiu of the Xun Feng faction and Ji Changming of the Green Wood faction. Hong Tianchou promised each of them two True Essence Pills. They're clearly trying to stop Your Highness from obtaining the Profound Grade Token!"
Qi Zhu reported to Tao Shang, her face troubled.
Tao Shang raised an eyebrow. "Hong Tianchou's certainly willing to spend. Two True Essence Pills are worth more than a thousand gold crystals. But he's probably miscalculated. Aside from Xu Ye's somewhat impressive saber skills, the other two are no match for anyone. If they want to fight for the Profound Grade Token, let them. They can scout the way for me!"
Qi Zhu said,
"Your Highness, you should still be careful. What if they get it?"
Tao Shang confidently opened his feather fan and laughed. "Then I'll accept the loss. Go on! Don't report things like this to me again. You're disturbing my cultivation!"
After Hong Tianchou learned that the news had gotten out, he waited two or three days, but Tao Shang still made no move. This left him extremely frustrated. Tao Shang had refused to take the bait.
He paced anxiously around the residence. Revenge was a secondary concern now; Fang Mo