The Flame Clan's arrival drew mostly scrutinizing looks from the Ancient Clan. Such scrutiny was highly discourteous, but the Flame Clan no longer had the strength to take issue with it.
Still, Gu Chang was a seasoned old hand. He stepped forward and warmly struck up a conversation, even expressing sincere regret over the Flame Clan's misfortune.
While speaking with Yan Chao, who led the group, he even vaguely implied that the Ancient Clan would sooner or later seek justice for the Flame Clan. As for whether those words were genuine or false, Yan Chao naturally knew perfectly well.
Thus, Yan Chao merely answered with superficial politeness, while every Flame Clan member behind him wore a solemn expression.
Lei Jingxiao paid no attention to any of that. When he saw Huo Zhi, he cheerfully went over to greet her. Though he and Huo Zhi had not spent much time together at the Pill Tower, they had fought side by side before.
"Sister Huo Zhi! Long time no see! Do you remember when we fought shoulder to shoulder at the Pill Tower? Once we enter the Heavenly Tomb, your little brother will protect you!"
Upon seeing Lei Jingxiao, Huo Zhi instinctively swept her gaze around nearby. When she failed to see the figure she wanted to meet, a faint disappointment appeared in her eyes.
Huo Zhi looked at Lei Jingxiao and slowly shook her head. "Thank you for the offer, but once we enter, I will mainly be targeting the Soul Clan. Are you sure you want to come with me?"
Huo Zhi spoke with complete sincerity. There was an unquestionable, blood-deep hatred between the Flame Clan and the Soul Clan. Once someone was drawn into their conflict, bloody battles would be unavoidable.
Hearing that, the smile on Lei Jingxiao's face