"The killer is indeed in Windfire Ridge. Tao Yuchan's visit to Reach the Summit was a setup by Windfire Ridge." Tang Yan's gaze was icy as he recounted what had happened.
"Brother Yan, did you spare Tao Yuchan to keep her around for our use?" Fang Xuan asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Tao Yuchan killed our brother. She must die! She's simply still useful for now.
"Our feud with Windfire Ridge remains unsettled. This time, we need to make a big enough commotion to show Northern Spirit Reach the Summit's resolve and methods in dealing with enemies. That will spare us a great deal of trouble later.
"I'll head to the Artifact Pavilion, the Star-Gazing Pavilion, the Fengyun Clan, the Su Family, and the Lan Family shortly to gather people. We'll go to Windfire Ridge together and demand an explanation." Tang Yan laid out his plan.
Fang Xuan's heart jolted. Across all of Northern Spirit, few would become irreconcilable enemies with a major sect over a single life as Reach the Summit had.
"Will Reach the Summit send anyone too?" Fang Xuan asked again.
Tang Yan shook his head. "We have too few experts. They wouldn't contribute any fighting strength and would only become a burden. We'll borrow our allies' strength for now. As for Gong Zhang, it isn't suitable for him to show himself either. Have him stay at Reach the Summit and refine pills."
"All right." Fang Xuan nodded.
"How has the faction been lately?" Tang Yan asked.
"Business as usual. The Wind-Chasing Hall has screened its members again, and no new spies have been found so far.
"According to feedback from the Alchemy Masters of other sects, their alchemy skills have improved, and they're very satisfied with the training." After reporting on the sect's situation, Fang Xuan added:
"Oh,