Old Xue's small courtyard was silent, save for the chirping of a few unknown insects.
After a long while, Old Xue warily glanced around.
"Is this true?"
"It's the absolute truth."
Bai Yuan nodded, his expression serious.
He had just recounted everything that happened last night in detail, but he had omitted the fact that he was the one who had killed everyone.
'Huwei Arts Hall is bound to work with the Liu Family again. I have to be on my guard.'
Old Xue took a deep breath.
'The Liu Family secretly pledging allegiance to the Soul-Chasing Tower... this is a huge deal. A single misstep could lead to utter ruin. It wouldn't just be Chu Yuan's fate this time, but that of the entire Huwei Arts Hall.'
"You can go for now."
Old Xue waved his hand wearily. The situation had already spiraled beyond his control.
'When two behemoths like the Divine Mansion Sect and the Soul-Chasing Tower fight, the local powers of Qinghe County are the only ones who will suffer.'
