Lotus Envoy!
Li Shao's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly shouted, "It's the Lotus Envoy! Brothers, come out and pay your respects!"
As he spoke, he and Zhang Sai strode forward and knelt, forming lotus seals with their hands. "We respectfully welcome the Lotus Envoy."
"Rise. You have done well this time. Your rewards will be distributed later." A hoarse voice sounded beneath the black robe. "The credit belongs to your capable leadership, Lotus Envoy. We dare not claim it."
Li Shao and Zhang Sai were secretly delighted, but neither dared take credit aloud.
"Please look, Lotus Envoy. These are the supplies we seized from the Violet Sun Gate recently. They're worth quite a fortune." Li Shao pointed at several iron chests.
The Lotus Envoy nodded. "Take them away!"
Several ghostlike figures drifted out from behind him, shouldered the iron chests, and swiftly disappeared.
"There is one more task for you. Once you finish it, you may leave," the Lotus Envoy rasped. "Please give your orders, Envoy. We would spill our blood and brains for the Holy Cult," Li Shao said solemnly.
He knew his plan to kill Xu Yang and avenge his younger brother would probably be delayed again.
"The Violet Sun Gate has begun its counterattack. They have laid a trap in Earthvein Fire Valley using a batch of spirit iron and their gifted disciples. The Holy Cult has decided to make them lose their rice while trying to steal a chicken. Go kill the Violet Sun Gate disciples there and bring back the spirit iron.
"Rest assured, you won't be alone. Experts will assist you."
A chill crept into the Lotus Envoy's voice. Three black-robed figures stepped out from behind him, their major marrow cleansing auras forcing Li Shao and Zhang Sai to retreat in discomfort.
But