"But this matter is of grave importance. If word leaks out and the Mu Family learns of it, all our efforts will come to nothing," Yang Qing said.
Ouyang Lin and Pei Buji said, "But standing by with folded arms is not what we should do. Even if we can save just one more person, we must."
Yang Qing said, "In that case, let us split up. But whatever you do, put your lives first."
"The Mu Family's banquet begins at nightfall. Bu Er and Xiao Zhou, continue looking into the Holy Maiden's whereabouts. In my view, Mu Haiyun has probably placed her under strict guard," Yang Qing said.
"Under strict guard? Is Mu Haiyun truly that ruthless? If the world learned of this, even a single mouthful of spit from each person would probably be enough to drown the Mu Family."
"Though no one can rival the Holy Maiden's prestige, she herself is unarmed and defenseless. If something happened to her, only for the Mu Family to risk their lives protecting her, what do you think these people of the martial world would do?"
The Holy Maiden, rescued by the Mu Family?
That would certainly be no small matter.
There was no telling how much prestige the Mu Family would gain among the common people.
They would use Heavenly Fragrance Poison to control the martial world and force the imperial court's hand, then win the common people's support by rescuing the Holy Maiden.
The Mu Family's schemes were vast indeed.
"Time is limited. Let us each attend to our tasks."
Bu Er and Jiang Zhizhou were about to leave, but stopped.
"If our suspicions are correct, then your own situation is perilous too, Young Master. Why don't I stay to protect you and send someone else to handle those