The two talked until noon before Lu Mian took his leave.
To welcome the new head, the major families of New Sun City took turns visiting, hoping to establish good relations with him.
Yun Qizi was remarkably patient. He received one family patriarch after another and spent considerable time talking with each, only seeing off the last visitor late that night.
Just then, a white-robed figure walked in.
"Your disciple Ge Hu greets you, Head."
Ge Hu performed the Divine Sun Salute to Yun Qizi.
"No need for formalities, Martial Nephew Ge."
"Thank you for your efforts these past days, remaining undercover in New Sun City all this time."
Yun Qizi smiled.
"It was all for the revival of the Crimson Radiance Heavenly Lord."
Ge Hu spoke in a solemn voice.
"Very good."
"Has Lu Mian done anything since Songfengzi disappeared?"
Yun Qizi asked.
Although Lu Mian had seemed perfectly normal during their meeting today, he still needed to observe him first.
"Judging by their usual interactions, Senior Brother Lu and Songfengzi seemed to be on good terms."
"After something happened to Songfengzi, Senior Brother Lu only asked a few simple questions and took no further action."
"He has also left the growing number of the Crimson Radiance Heavenly Lord's followers in the city alone, allowing them to expand unchecked."
"I think Senior Brother Lu may have noticed something but dared not investigate further, so he could only play dumb."
Ge Hu spoke slowly.
"Hmm. It seems this Lu Mian is a clever man who knows how to read the situation."
Yun Qizi nodded, then continued, "I'll have to trouble you for a while longer. Don't reveal your connection to me."
"Just remain in the shadows and quietly observe. See who seems suspicious."
Ge Hu cupped his fist. "Your disciple