Since exploring Red Maple Temple at night could be dangerous, Su Jiu left the weaker Qi Song and Li Ran behind. Otherwise, they might end up
rescuing one hostage only to lose two more.
As for Murong Ye, unlucky though he was, he still possessed early out-of-body cultivation.
The five of them set off.
On the way, Su Jiu learned the names of the other two Enforcement Hall disciples. The slightly taller one was Da Lu, and the darker-skinned one was Xiao Lu.
The brothers followed the example of most Enforcement Hall disciples: quiet and sparing with their words.
Murong Ye, on the other hand, became friendlier after learning that they were Azure Tide Sect disciples, though not enough to become irritating.
After all, he was a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator who had lived for nearly a thousand years. He had a fairly good grasp of human nature.
People who had spent so long navigating the cultivation world knew best what to say and how to say it without offending others. To put it more plainly, they knew the ways of the world.
Before they knew it, the five had reached the temple gates.
Along the way, they had exchanged a little useful information with one another.
For example, Murong Ye had provided information about Red Maple Temple, and he had also led them there.
"I've been here for quite a few days, but hardly anyone is willing to speak to me, so I've had to investigate some places myself. As for Red Maple Temple, I've always felt it was far too strange. I've come several times, but never dared enter alone."
At this, Murong Ye gave a somewhat embarrassed smile. "Ultimately, I was afraid something would happen to me inside, and with no one to help, I'd meet my