Qin Anming and the other three watched their retreating backs, yet their hearts remained torn with hesitation.
Gu Zhao said anxiously, "Brother Qin, let's hurry and catch up to them."
Before Qin Anming could speak, Wei Zheng spoke first, a trace of mockery hidden deep in his eyes.
"Hall Master Gu, you seem awfully anxious. Could it be that you're worried the opportunity in the underground palace will be snatched away by someone else?"
Gu Zhao gave a cold snort. "So what if I am?"
Hong Tao chimed in from the side. "Wei, aren't you tempted too? Hall Master Gu is merely showing his true feelings. That is his genuine temperament."
"Hmph! Hong, hearing you talk, anyone who didn't know better would think you were Hall Master Gu's subordinate." Wei Zheng showed him no courtesy and mocked him in return.
"Enough, you two. The demonic beasts are running rampant and have already gathered into a beast tide. If we do not handle it properly and this beast tide strikes Verdant Grain County, it will be a grave sin."
Qin Anming hurriedly tried to mediate.
"Since the Dean and the others have already gone over, there is little use in us few who have undergone Two Blood Exchanges going as well. We might as well deal with the beast tide before us."
"Otherwise, if the officials of the provincial capital learn of this, none of us will escape responsibility."
"This..." Gu Zhao looked toward the retreating figures of Lan Yi and the others, his heart filled with hesitation and struggle.
Qin Anming continued, "Most of Blackwind Stronghold's men have now been scattered. Exterminating the mountain bandits is also a major achievement. Once we report it to the provincial capital, rewards will surely be granted."
Hearing Qin Anming's words, Gu Zhao sighed.