To this, the Gu Family Ancestor gave a wry smile:
"I have only just revived and my strength is insufficient, causing disappointment to Tantai True Master. My deepest apologies."
Tantai Yao furrowed his brows, scrutinizing the slender old man in a flowing white robe holding a piece of lightning-struck wood. His eyes were full of suspicion, but after a moment of silence, he let the matter drop:
"Forget it, perhaps it's destiny that this wicked dragon is not meant to perish today."
"Wutong Prefecture has those two holding the fort, so I believe the demonic calamity should be completely eradicated."
He spoke nonchalantly, then turned to leave.
The Gu Family Ancestor, falling half a step behind, nodded with a smile:
"Indeed, with those two present, even if something arises, it should be 'handled' by now."
...
Jixia, on the path from the Government Office intending to return to the Xie Mansion, encountered increasing numbers of demons, raising suspicions in his heart.
