At those words...
The atmosphere on the deck, which had only just begun to ease, suddenly froze.
Wang Chen and Mao Yunshang wore strange expressions and instinctively exchanged a glance.
The Wusang Sect was one of the Nine Great Dao Sects of the Cloud-Dream Realm.
How could this honored guest elder not even know something so basic?
Neither dared voice any doubts, however. They merely lowered their heads in silence.
Chen Yuan also froze for a moment.
But he had dealt with Jiang Yuechu before and knew that this guest elder never played by the usual rules.
Chen Yuan cleared his throat and hurried to explain, "Like our Jieqing Sect, the Wusang Sect is one of the Nine Great Dao Sects of the Cloud-Dream Realm. Its territory happens to border ours."
"It's just that..."
Chen Yuan paused, looking somewhat troubled. "Compared to us, the Wusang Sect has always been known for slaughter. Its disciples are extraordinarily arrogant and especially domineering."
"When disciples of our two sects meet while training outside, some friction is inevitable."
At this point...
Chen Yuan drew a deep breath and cautiously glanced at Jiang Yuechu's expression.
If they really encountered Wusang Sect disciples in the chamber of commerce's territory this time...
Given her temperament, if she actually started fighting...
Chen Yuan felt his scalp prickle.
If disciples of the Dao Sects were killed or wounded, it would no longer be some petty squabble. It would inevitably turn the two sects against each other.
He gritted his teeth and forced himself to continue.
"Honored guest elder."
"The chamber of commerce has appealed to both sects for aid. The Wusang Sect will presumably send people to eliminate that Five-Son Demon as well."
"If we really run into them when we arrive... should anyone from the Wusang Sect offend