Master frowned, and the others' expressions darkened as well. They probably had no idea what to do.
The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat grave.
Eldest Senior Brother, impulsive and hot-tempered as he was, even pressed one hand against his black wooden sword.
It was Senior Sister who tugged his arm, signaling for him not to act rashly.
At that moment, a plan formed in my mind.
I still wore a smile as I continued speaking to the Underworld Envoy:
"Underworld Envoy Jinhan, right?"
"That's right, I am Jinhan.
Since you are here to assist me in killing Zhuang Sheng and completing this mission,
then do not obstruct me now."
I waved my hand and replied to the Underworld Envoy with a smile:
"No, no, Underworld Envoy Jinhan.
There are some circumstances you may not be fully aware of.
My assistance certainly isn't meant to question your ability or strength.
After all, with my meager cultivation, I'm hardly qualified to assist you.
I'm only here to explain certain circumstances you don't know about."
"Circumstances?"
The Underworld Envoy frowned.
I continued, nodding.
"It's like this. My senior brother is also an inheritor of your Emperor. We've always obeyed the rules.
The past could be forgiven because there were reasons behind it, which was why he received a special pardon.
Today's situation is rather special. He was framed."
At that, I paused briefly.
Underworld Envoy Jinhan said nothing, merely watching me.
At the end of the day, the initiative was actually in our hands.
The only thing supporting her position now was the mantle of "Underworld Envoy."
Then I continued:
"Underworld Envoy Jinhan, this is the situation.
It was a demon Daoist named Golden Spring who harmed my senior brother Zhuang Sheng and controlled him.
He committed evil in the human world under my