Li Biao and La Shiwu unconsciously tensed up. The Second Miss's rare, respectful attitude before this middle-aged woman made their hearts beat like drums.
You followed calmly behind them without the slightest panic. Influenced by your composure, the two exchanged a glance, gathered their courage, and followed.
The mountain-opening workers nearby were left dumbstruck, staring at one another in bewilderment.
The Second Miss of the He Family quietly glanced back, her gaze passing over the three of you before finally settling on First Day. Deep down, she was alarmed.
She had never imagined that the person she had casually saved ten years ago would draw the attention of an eminent figure from the Taihua Sect.
A thought suddenly flashed through her mind. Could it be that you had once been an Immortal Master of exalted status as well?
But then He Ningxiang recalled that lofty figure, whose identity was enough to shake the Night Sui Kingdom, and her heart sank.
In her eyes, neither First Day nor Zhou Jing would likely escape this calamity.
The group proceeded in silence.
The middle-aged woman walking in front also occasionally studied Zhou Jing behind her from the corner of her eye.
Seeing that you remained perfectly composed, she shook her head almost imperceptibly. She wondered whether, when you met the grand-uncle master later, you could still remain this calm—or whether you would fall to your knees and beg for mercy.
The group crossed the front courtyard and arrived at the rear courtyard of the Mountain Opening House.
You had just stepped through the courtyard gate with Li Biao and La Shiwu.
Beneath a gnarled old pine stood four figures in silence. At their feet, an old man knelt on the ground, his body bent and hunched.
La Shiwu's expression changed drastically, and he