After discussing it, everyone decided to set out three days later and secretly surround and kill the Six-Eyed Great Demon.
Before noon arrived, the area outside the Eastern Gate of the Imperial City was already packed with people.
Spies from every faction mingled among the crowd, while observers sent by the great aristocratic families filled the teahouses and taverns on both sides of the gate. Even people from the palace had come.
When the Du Family's procession appeared at the end of the long street, everyone held their breath.
A thousand Du Family private soldiers, all clad in silver armor and white robes, held long halberds and formed two walls of men.
Du Tianyuan and several clan elders had come in person, making for an imposing display.
The surrounding commoners and gate guards had never seen such a sight. Every one of them fell silent as cicadas in winter, moving with utmost caution.
"That's the Du Family? What a grand display."
"The Du Family has mobilized so many people. Are they here to welcome someone?"
"Who could possibly have such tremendous prestige that the Du Family would put on such a display to welcome them?"
"..."
Many people had no idea what was going on and could only find it unbelievable.
The Du Family was a millennium-old aristocratic house with deep foundations. Even the imperial clan had to show them a measure of respect.
With the Du Family's patriarch and elders personally coming to the city gate to welcome someone, no one could imagine what sort of great figure was arriving.
"According to inside information, Marquis Wu'an's family is about to arrive in the Imperial City. The Du Family should be here to receive Marquis Wu'an's family."
Someone well informed revealed the news.
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.
"So