"Elder Qiu."
Seeing him approach, Li Chengfeng, Sun Qing, Zhao Lie, and Zheng Pandao all rose from the table together, smiling as they cupped their fists in greeting.
"We were just talking about how, with Elder Qiu here, Lin Yu would not be able to stir up any great waves."
"Who would have thought that just as we were preparing to pay Elder Qiu a visit, Elder Qiu would arrive ahead of us? Truly, there are no coincidences without a story."
Sun Qing smiled broadly as he offered his polite flattery.
"Indeed. Green Mountain City's grand undertaking now rests upon Elder Qiu alone."
Li Chengfeng, too, wore a beaming smile as he cupped his fists and spoke.
"No need for pleasantries. I came here merely to inform you."
Qiu Jianfeng waved a hand and calmly swept his gaze over them. "This time, Lin Yu has brought his entire family here. Aside from Lin Yu's wives, concubines, and children, who must not die, anyone else they have brought can be killed if you are able to kill them. It does not matter if they die."
"But likewise, if you die while killing those people under their command, you can only blame your own lack of ability."
"However, no matter what, remember not to kill Lin Yu or his wives, concubines, and children. Otherwise, you will have damaged the imperial family's dignity, and then matters will become serious."
Qiu Jianfeng looked at the four of them and spoke evenly. "Other than that, I will keep watch over Lin Yu, that Innate Realm cultivator. I guarantee he will not hinder you in the slightest."
"Furthermore, Jian Wuchen and the true disciples of the other six sects will cooperate with you. As for the specifics, you will know tomorrow at the city gates, when