Besides, they had heard that the man had lived in seclusion for many years. If they dared give him a chance to emerge from the mountains now, by tomorrow every old immortal in the entire Cultivation Realm would come looking for trouble in Pingshui City.
"Household Head Shu, this person does not know better. Please do not take offense. He was merely too anxious over the safety of Pingshui City's people, which was why he spoke so improperly. You are magnanimous; there is no need to lower yourself to his level."
Shu Menghua secretly spat, A thing that bullies the weak and fears the strong. But at such a critical juncture, she had no mind to nitpick at these people's faults. "What I said just now was not meant to threaten you. Rather..."
"Rather what?"
"Rather, some things are not feared for being stolen, but for being coveted by thieves. If it does not belong to you, do not reach for it. The Bright Moon Secret Realm was originally the Shu Household's possession. A thousand years ago, what was opened to the public was the Trial Grounds—not that power. Do you understand?"
No one had expected Shu Menghua to be so blunt and sharp. Yet because of her connection to that Dragon Venerable of Yonglu Mountain, none of them dared speak up to refute her for a time. After all, among the many Aristocratic Clans and sects in the city, only the Shu Household had received news. This showed that Shu Menghua was a woman of formidable means. Besides... rumor had it that she once had a great demon as a close friend. If they incurred the hatred of Demon Cultivators, Pingshui City might truly be thrown into such chaos that not even chickens and dogs would be left in