Shi Sanlei and Jian Zhong were both rendered speechless, at a loss for how to persuade him.
But if Lu Ren charged at Blood Heaven Manor like this, he would undoubtedly be walking into certain death.
Just as Shi Sanlei and Jian Zhong were anxiously at their wits' end, a guard staggered back, his voice trembling with uncontrollable excitement. "Report! Lord Ji has returned!"
Lu Ren abruptly raised his head and shot into the sky.
He saw the Undying Demoness descending unsteadily from the void in a bloodstained black dress. Her face was pale as paper, and she had clearly suffered grievous injuries.
"Mother!"
Lu Ren stepped forward and supported her, worry written across his face. "How are you?"
Leaning in Lu Ren's arms, the Undying Demoness caught her breath. Her voice carried a trace of exhaustion, yet remained as cold as ever. "It was a narrow escape. I was merely ambushed by Xue Fan'an and Hai Loulan working together. All the guards under my command were killed!"
"Damn it!"
Lu Ren gritted his teeth, fury rising across his face.
Shi Sanlei and Jian Zhong hurried over as well. Seeing the Undying Demoness severely wounded and hearing that all the guards had been wiped out, anger showed on their faces too.
"Lu Ren, do not act rashly. Even if you want to avenge them, you cannot be reckless. If you drag others into this and cost them their lives, it will not be worth it!"
The Undying Demoness immediately urged him.
Lu Ren gradually calmed down and asked, "Mother, rest well. I have my own plans."
"I am fine. I will recover after resting for some time. Besides, this disaster has brought a blessing in disguise—I have comprehended Grand Dao True Intent!"
The Undying Demoness said.
"Jian Zhong, take good