In the Path-Seeking Courtyard, beneath the pine tree.
The Daoists first brought up the assassinations by the Draped Robe Tower.
The Draped Robe Tower was a colossal power whose might overshadowed several commanderies, with numerous assassins and formidable strength.
Even Qi Refining experts as powerful as those in the Saint Embryo Realm had been assassinated. Though the Truth-Seeking Abbey was no longer what it once was and now had two True Persons presiding over it, it still amounted to little before the Draped Robe Tower.
What was more, the Draped Robe Tower's assassins had already appeared three times.
Once, they had killed Chu Yunfei, setting the Truth-Seeking Abbey and the Chu clan at odds; once, they had attempted to assassinate Senior Brother Xuanming; and once, Chang'anzi. They could hardly afford not to be vigilant.
The key to resolving this matter lay with Wang Sheng.
"Junior Brother Xuan Tong, how is the Chu clan progressing with its efforts against Wang Sheng?"
Xuanxu asked.
Xuanming also looked over.
Though the Truth-Seeking Abbey had established ties with the Chu clan through him, he had no patience for such trifles and dealings, so he had entrusted the matter to Xuan Tong, who was skilled at them.
Xuanming was also curious about how far the Resentment between the Chu clan and Wang Sheng had progressed.
Casting an unobtrusive glance at Chang'anzi, Xuan Tong replied, "The Chu clan sent word just yesterday. The Wang Family has caught wind of something and has kept Wang Sheng confined at home throughout this period.
"Fortunately, the Chu clan has some connections in the Broad Dharma Bureau and a few contacts in the Heaven and Earth Academy. They have already obtained some evidence. Though they cannot bring about Wang Sheng's death just yet, clipping his wings and eliminating his accomplices