But Tang Huang shook his head and said gravely, "Don't celebrate too soon."
"Contacting the other branches won't be easy."
"We're under blockade now. We can't get out at all."
"Besides, Spirit Hall's people must be watching us too. The moment we make any unusual move, they'll probably notice immediately."
Tang Kun and Tang Lie's expressions darkened again.
That was right.
They were trapped in the village now, unable even to leave.
How were they supposed to contact the people from the other branches?
Send messages by carrier pigeon?
What a joke.
Spirit Hall's people were right outside. Sending a message by carrier pigeon would just be handing intelligence to the enemy.
"Then... what do we do?"
Tang Lie began to panic again.
Tang Huang frowned and pondered for a moment before saying in a deep voice, "Here's what we'll do. Sixth, go to the back mountain later."
"There's a secret passage there, left behind by our ancestors. It's extremely well hidden."
"Spirit Hall's people probably haven't discovered it yet."
"Leave through the passage, then find a way to contact the people from the other branches."
"Tell them what's happening here and have them think of something as soon as possible."
Tang Kun's eyes lit up. "Alright! I'll go right away!"
With that, he turned to leave.
"Wait."
Tang Huang hurriedly stopped him and said solemnly, "Remember, be extremely careful. Don't let Spirit Hall's people discover you."
"If you really are discovered..."
"Even if you die, you must not expose the locations of the other branches. Do you understand?"
Tang Kun's expression turned serious as he said in a deep voice, "Rest assured, Second Elder. I know what's at stake. Even if I die, I won't betray the sect!"
Tang Huang nodded. "Good. Go, then. Be careful."
"Mm!" Tang Kun