After Chong Zhao returned, he reported the incident involving the maniacs in Ning'an City. Once he had finished, he said urgently,
"Master, the situation in Ning'an City is dire. I beg you to send someone to help!"
Jin Yao sighed at Chong Zhao's words. "Chong Zhao, didn't we already summon the various immortal sects after what happened last time?
Only two sects answered our call. They're no match for the demons. Let's leave this matter alone."
Chong Zhao said in disbelief, "Master, the lives of the entire city's people are at stake! Even if we don't have an antidote, we can still help contain the maniacs and reduce the casualties."
Jin Yao shook his head again. "You may take a few disciples from our sect with you. As for the other immortal sects, don't waste your effort."
Chong Zhao was unwilling to give up. He hesitated, but in the end, he didn't mention Qingyun Temple.
He was afraid that bringing up Qingyun Temple would only cause trouble for Bai Shuo.
So he didn't bring any of his junior brothers or sisters with him either. After bidding farewell to Jin Yao, he returned to Ning'an City alone.
At that moment, a new problem had arisen in Ning'an City, one that even caught Bai Shuo off guard.
"Have you heard? There's an antidote for these maniacs."
"Yeah, I heard. My second cousin's grandfather's eldest grandson works for the City Lord's Mansion!"
"What is the City Lord trying to do?"
"If there's an antidote, why won't he hand it over?"
"Do you think he's planning a rebellion?"
"Does he want to use these maniacs to attack the city?"
"Surely not? I heard his eldest daughter is the Crown Princess!"
"Hasn't she been missing for years?"
"..."
As rumors, both true and false, spread,