"Stay in the hall and cultivate for the next three days. We'll decide what to do once I've made the arrangements," Lin Hai instructed.
"But the brothers have all gathered at the main gate on their own. Yesterday, word came from the other halls that the Lin Family had arranged some extremely well-paid work, starting today. What am I supposed to tell them?" Black Tower reported truthfully.
"What? The news spread that fast?" Lin Hai was greatly startled.
"No matter. Let them go for now. Just make sure the brothers don't take the lead in causing trouble. Brother Lin, come with me to Lei Mansion," Sanbao said, rising to his feet as he addressed the two.
The three immediately split up. Black Tower organized the Hunting Hall members to head to the northern district, while Sanbao and Lin Hai followed behind to report to Lei Mansion.
After the Hunting Hall members left with Black Tower, Sanbao and Lin Hai finally emerged slowly from the courtyard. Each led a Unicorn, and just as they were about to leave, a group of uninvited guests arrived outside the gate.
The moment Lin Hai saw them, his face darkened. The visitors were the elders of the East City Alliance led by Long Datang—six men in all.
"Well now, Vice Alliance Leader Lin, where are you headed? The brothers are all out working today, and we had nothing to do, so we agreed to come discuss the alliance's future plans with you. Would Alliance Leader Lin honor us with your presence?" Long Datang was taken aback when he saw Lin Hai preparing to leave.
"My apologies. I have business outside the city today. Whatever matters you have can wait for another day."
Lin Hai spoke coldly. Without lingering, he led his Unicorn straight through the