"Is this matter a secret, or do many people know about it, or just a few?"
The old man said, "It's a significant secret. I spent a good deal of money to buy this information. The Hou family is ruthless in their dealings, and I am willing to see them come to misfortune. That Hou Xili is very skilled at combat, but he still falls short compared to you."
Ma Lin immediately relayed this message to Brother Fa, who said, "Hou Xili is on my side, but he's too close to that simian false god, I can't capture him."
Ma Lin said, "I'll take care of it myself."
Using his cloak, he flew out of Gem City to find Brother Fa.
Brother Fa pointed to a riverside camp and said, "That Hou Xili is inside there. I estimate for his own safety, he won't stray too far from the simian false god."
