In the year 1322 of the New Yu Era, July 25th, night had fallen.
Having dispatched his men, Hou Yujie returned to the Hou Clan's residence. After dismissing his attendants, he walked alone to a quiet room behind the main hall, just about to knock when Hou Yuxiao's voice came from within.
"Come in," said the voice.
Hou Yuxiao looked up and saw Fourth Elder's complexion looked somewhat unsightly. He immediately reined in the True Qi that had been diffused around him, stopped his cultivation, and stood up to ask, "Have Fan Longhe and the others already guessed that there's a connection between the Qinglong Association and the demons?"
Hou Yujie immediately showed a look of surprise, "Big brother, you knew all along?"
"The matter of the Qinglong Token was obviously a ploy to lure martial artists from the four counties to Tongling—too conspicuous. Anyone with experience could easily see through it.
