The pursuers Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription spoke of were precisely the group that had relentlessly chased them all along the way.
"This group appears organized and disciplined, and their intelligence network is everywhere. No matter what means we use to hide ourselves and cut off detection, they can always find us again. Since putting out to sea, the storm has kept them out of sight for the time being, but after some time passes, we will surely encounter them again."
As Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription spoke, his brows furrowed, as though he were pondering something.
The Jadebreaker longsword beside him shook his head. "Not necessarily. Those people may have lived in Scholar Forest all along. It is only that when people from Great Rui enter the forest, they usually come to discuss the Dao. The various academies also have their own footholds in Scholar Forest; they are not entirely without foundations. Only Knowledge and Action Academy was newly established, so encountering a few unexpected events is hardly inconceivable."
Just as Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription thought Jadebreaker Sword Technique was merely arguing against him on purpose, Jadebreaker continued, "Still, we cannot rule out the possibility that Scholar Forest itself has changed. Fortunately, having such a group pursuing them from behind does accord with the shifts of yin and yang, the tightening and loosening of fortune. Instead, it has forced Qiu Yan's disciples to devote themselves wholeheartedly to dealing with the many changes along the road. Their progress has been considerable, and they have gained much in Scholar Forest. One could say they found fortune amid misfortune."
Even Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription had to admit these words. "True. Qiu Yan sent us here intending for us to protect these boys. With us backing them, they would feel secure and fearless, and inevitably