His refusal to return was somewhat expected.
Three years ago, a turning point occurred. The plan we had nurtured for seventeen years finally began to advance, but deviations also started to emerge from that moment.
We cannot assume he will definitely support us merely because he is one of our own. Are there not plenty of demon people akin to those 'who don't eat beef'?
Those evil spirits descending from the sky have always possessed the ability to bewilder hearts and make people willing to sacrifice their lives.
Therefore, the method of bringing back the Hu Family's descendant is not crucial; ensuring he does not stray from the correct path is what truly matters.
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In Shangjing, although the date for the ritual had not yet arrived, disciples of the Ten Families Sect began to arrive one after another upon hearing that the State Preceptor had appeared.
Leveraging the collective strength of the Ten Surnames, they had made preparations in advance.
