The prisoners around them were all startled. The surname Si Hong—was he from the Fu Guang Si Hong Clan of the Chongming Sect?!
Ren Jin, the leader of the Demonic Cultivators in the "Yellow" district, had been resting with his eyes closed. Now he gave a slight start and opened them, astonishment filling his gaze.
Meng Nanlou, the leader of the orthodox disciples in the "Yellow" district, furrowed his brow.
As for Zhu Ming'e, the Demon Cultivator surrounded by a group of handsome Rogue Cultivators, she took the form of a stout woman. Her facial features were nearly squeezed into slits by her rolls of fat. She strained to open her eyes wider and look at Si Hong Duo. The moment she saw him, she was captivated by his beauty. Her face flushed with embarrassment, and she lowered her head shyly, like a young maiden awaiting marriage, not daring to look at him any longer.
At that moment, on the high cliff, Fei Su cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Junior Brother."
"Senior Brother, there's no need to stand on ceremony." Nie Biliu returned the salute. As the two exchanged pleasantries, Si Hong Miaoli, standing beside Nie Biliu, also turned her gaze toward Si Hong Duo.
But she held it there for only an instant before quickly looking away.
Noticing someone watching him, Si Hong Duo's gaze fell on Si Hong Miaoli as well. By then, however, he had forgotten everything that had happened just moments ago. Seeing an unfamiliar woman, he paid her no mind. He gave her a slight nod in greeting, then quickly turned his attention to Heart-Mirror Lake.
Just then, the Section Chief of the "Black" district asked, "Fellow Daoist Si Hong, are you ready?"
Si Hong Duo immediately replied, "I'm ready