Creak!
As the door groaned open, Jiang Fengwu led the way out, followed by a steady stream of Rogue Cultivators. They left the town chief's house.
He glanced around, then chose an alley without hesitation and strode into it.
The other Rogue Cultivators gave it no further thought and immediately followed.
They had not gone far when someone realized something was wrong. A cultivator in a pale green robe, who looked middle-aged, promptly asked, "Senior Jiang, aren't we going to A Yong's house now?"
The town chief had just told them that people from the Liulan Dynasty might have gone to A Yong's house. They should be checking there now...
At that, Jiang Fengwu turned around and glanced at the middle-aged Rogue Cultivator. Calmly, he said, "The Demon Race of the dynasty wants clues about the Liulan Dynasty's Crown Prince."
"Now we have those clues."
"Since the task is complete, why make another trip?"
The task was complete?
The other Rogue Cultivators were all taken aback.
But they quickly understood.
That was right!
They already had a lead on the Crown Prince. Why keep taking risks in Baicao Town?
Although Baicao Town was supposedly a mortal settlement, and nothing had gone wrong on their way here, the Demon Race of the Liulan Dynasty had offered so many spirit stones. Better to be cautious!
Thinking this, the Rogue Cultivators nodded one after another. "Senior Jiang sees everything clearly. We have indeed completed the task!"
"This mission went so smoothly thanks to Senior Jiang's good fortune..."
"Your words are truly enlightening, Senior! This junior has learned a great deal!"
"Hahaha... As expected, as long as we stick with Senior Jiang, we have nothing to worry about!"
Listening to their flattery, Jiang Fengwu nodded slightly. He glanced at the darkening sky and said,