"Huh? Oh, it's Sect Master Huang. Please come in. These two are-ah!" A Zhu Family guard appeared before Huang Xiao and could not help starting in shock when he saw the three of them.
He was quite familiar with Huang Xiao. Over the years, Huang Xiao had visited the Zhu Family many times, and the Ancestor had received him on every visit. As a result, Huang Xiao's standing in the Zhu Family was entirely different.
He was merely a gate guard on the outermost perimeter and naturally dared not offend Huang Xiao.
But when he got a clear look at the other two, he was frightened.
As a member of the Zhu Family, he recognized these old figures.
This was his first time seeing the Demon God, but he still recognized him.
And there was even less chance of him mistaking Du Mei. She had visited the Zhu Family some years ago, and he had seen her.
"Seniors, please go straight in. I'll notify my elders at once," the disciple said hurriedly.
Visitors of their stature were already beyond his ability to receive.
When Zhu Qingquan saw the three of them, he gave Du Mei a somewhat surprised look.
He had long known about Du Mei's identity.
"I've killed Xu Zhiru, not far from your Zhu Family estate." The Demon God's words made Zhu Qingquan start in shock.
Xu Zhiru had been killed, and Du Mei had evidently been captured by the Demon God. This was truly good news for their side.
The Demon God explained briefly, and Zhu Qingquan understood.
Du Mei and Xu Zhiru had scarcely shown themselves since their last escape.
With two such people working for the Longevity Daoist, Zhu Qingquan had felt somewhat uneasy.
Now, at last, the Demon God had resolved the matter in