"Huh?"
Old Master Sun, who was muttering apologies to the Red Lantern on the gate tower and whispering to himself, was startled and looked wary as Hu Ma led his men to him.
He wasn't actually afraid of Hu Ma. After all, since entering the valley, aside from joining in a few shouts, he hadn't really taken action. His skills remained largely unused, and no matter who he faced now, he was prepared for a fight.
But he feared the Red Lantern.
He'd heard of the Red Lantern Lady's reputation before. However, since they weren't from the same state and had no interaction, he hadn't thought much of it. He thought at most she'd fought the green-clothed Evil Ghost, built a temple, and become a small case god. What was so extraordinary about that?
The Entering the Mansion Shousui were indeed Shousui Old Masters; such evil spirits were to be respected, but there was no need to grovel before them.
