"Judge Zhong, Young Master Li sent us to protect this place," Li Xiucheng answered honestly, not daring to hide anything.
"What Young Master Li?" Zhong Kui frowned, then suddenly seemed to remember something. He asked cautiously, "You mean the one connected to..." As he spoke, he pointed toward the sky.
"Yes... that's right." Li Xiucheng nodded firmly.
Zhong Kui fell silent for a moment, narrowing his eyes before saying, "But as Netherworld Soldiers, you must not disturb the Mortal Realm... that is an iron law. You put me in a difficult position."
He had always been impartial and hated evil with a passion. But rules were rules, and Netherworld Soldiers were not supposed to disturb the living. Although he wanted to favor Li Yichen, he still had his limits.
"Judge Zhong... please consider the facts," Li Xiucheng hurriedly interjected. "Young Master Li only ordered us to protect this place. We would never disturb the human world. As long as no one tries anything here, we will not appear."
His meaning was clear: they were merely protecting Li Yichen's private property and would never overstep their bounds. At the same time, he had given Zhong Kui a pointed reminder that the men behind him were no good.
Zhong Kui was clever and immediately understood what he meant.
He swept an impassive glance over Jiang Tianhao and the others, thinking, Li Xiucheng has a point. There really is something wrong with these fellows.
"Hmm..." He stroked his bushy beard. Ever since the Black-and-White Old Ghosts got involved with that kid, they've reaped plenty of benefits. Look how smug those two have become. They've practically forgotten their own names.
*If I do that kid a favor today, he might remember me when something good comes along. I can't let the Black-and-White Old Ghosts