Extreme Villain Youth

Xie An knew the matter was of great importance, so he didn't dawdle. He hurriedly tidied up, brought Chen Mo out of the courtyard, and followed Gao Hanwen straight to the sacrificial hall in the deepest part of the stronghold.

The stronghold in the early morning remained desolate, with occasional frantic, demented screams echoing through the air.

Fortunately, Xie An was already used to it and didn't think much of it. "Does Elder Sister have any news?"

Gao Hanwen said, "Going to negotiate with the Inner City Big Three, how could it be that fast? It's bound to take a few days. If things had been settled, the County Deputy and Wen Zaiqing wouldn't be coming here to grab you."

Crossing layers of covered corridors and walking nearly a li, they finally approached the sacrificial hall at the deepest part of the stronghold.

Red buildings loomed faintly within dense, eerie mists, the surrounding air growing much gloomier, and a faint stench of blood drifted to their noses.

It made Xie An's heart very uneasy. "Brother Hanwen, didn't you say that aside from the two priests and the stronghold master, outsiders aren't allowed near the sacrificial hall? Will I be fine going in?"

"This was arranged by the High Priest. Just set your mind at ease and go in. But don't go messing around inside." Gao Hanwen answered while pulling Xie An to the grand doors of the sacrificial hall.

Thud.

Gao Hanwen knelt before the door and kowtowed three times, then pushed open the red-lacquered doors and shoved Xie An and Chen Mo inside. "Hide well in there. The High Priest is dealing with things outside."

With that, Gao Hanwen hurried away.

Xie An had no other choice and had no option but to close the heavy doors.

After all,