Wen Mingyan clearly understood the severity of the situation and immediately escorted Gu Sheng away, rushing back to the Holy Pill Sect.
At the same time, he instructed Lin Miaomiao and others to act separately, creating a false impression to make the major factions believe Gu Sheng was still inside.
The greatest loss this time was suffered by the Governor Mansion—not only did they gain nothing, but they also lost the mansion's most talented individual, Lu Shu.
Jiang Bai, the Governor Mansion Master, was furious, yet like the chief steward, his focus was on the Mystical-level Treasures: the Vajra Demon Suppression Bell and the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll.
"Jiang He, you are to lead people immediately to intercept Gu Sheng!"
"Yes!" Jiang He responded solemnly, took his leave, and hurried away with Lu Yun, Lu Feng, and others.
"Holy Pill Sect!"
After the crowd dispersed, Jiang Bai pondered for a moment and quickly devised a plan.
