After leaving the Immortal Abode, Huang Xiao prepared to return to Willow Shade Villa, while Meng Jiu and the others went to the Beggar Gang Branch Altar. Hong Yi and Dugu Sheng were there, after all, and they had not seen them in a long time.
So many experts have come this time, and they are all the most formidable old fellows in their sects. They probably aren't here merely to help the Imperial Court. The Seven Spirit Blades Gui Jiu mentioned may well be the key! Huang Xiao could not help pondering this on his way back.
Although they were all Righteous Path Members, it was utterly impossible to expect them to help the Imperial Court without a backward glance.
Now that Gui Jiu had appeared, they had no choice but to send people. The main issue was that, powerful though they were, there were only seven of the Seven Spirit Blades, and every one of them now more or less had an owner.
If they wanted to take part, they could only use their strength to force the blade holders to make concessions. At the very least, they wanted a share of the secrets concerning the Seven Spirit Blades.
Still, Huang Xiao understood their actions. He would probably have done the same in their place. Heaven and earth destroyed those who did not look out for themselves.
Fortunately, they were still Righteous Path Members and would at least stand on the Imperial Court's side, providing an additional deterrent against its hidden enemies.
"Huang Xiao!" Just as Huang Xiao was pondering these matters, he suddenly sensed something, and at the same moment, a loud shout rang out beside his ear.
As the voice rang out, Huang Xiao sensed someone attacking him from behind.
Huang Xiao sneered inwardly. He spun