After all, that fellow was not only their old enemy, but also an elder of the Soul Hall, Pill Tower's sworn foe.
With all those identities, the three of them had no choice but to stay on guard.
"Elder Xuan, are you saying it's someone from the Soul Hall?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yan's eyes flickered as he spoke softly.
"Mm."
Xuan Kongzi slowly nodded, a chilly gleam flashing through his eyes. "After the Pill Gathering ended, Elder Mu Gu used some unknown method to vanish right under our noses without a trace. Even after the three of us searched for an entire day yesterday, we could not uncover the slightest bit of information about him. Clearly, that fellow fears we might secretly kill him, so he deliberately went into hiding."
Tian Lei Zi also frowned. "The Soul Hall and our Pill Tower have never been on good terms. If they have a chance to strike at us, they certainly will not let it pass. Elder Mu Gu's arrival this time could not possibly have been solely for a Pill Gathering. They must have other plans."
"Three Thousand Burning Flame absolutely cannot fall into the Soul Hall's hands. Otherwise, the trouble will be enormous. When the Star Realm opens, the three of us must maintain its seal and cannot concern ourselves with what happens inside. Once you enter, you can only rely on yourself."
Xuan Yi's brows were slightly furrowed, and her voice carried a trace of helplessness.
Hearing the three of them, Xiao Yan's brows knit tightly as well. He now realized just how difficult it would be to obtain Three Thousand Burning Flame.
After all, as they had said earlier, Elder Mu Gu had taken such a great risk to come to Sacred Pill City. He could not possibly