"We've gotten too entangled with her, and in the end, we're certain to come to no good, and if she succeeds this time and grows stronger, what are we going to do about Old Fifth later on? Could it possibly be... we really have to let those two be together?"
After speaking, Hou Yuxiao paused for a moment and continued, "But on the other hand, she's also being overly cautious. I indeed had thoughts of switching sides, but the problem is finding no one to pledge allegiance to."
With the situation in Tongling having developed to its current state, we're no longer in a position to intervene. The awakening of Maiden Hong was an event concocted by Bailu Academy and Wanjian Holy Sect at the end of last year. Up until now, not a single person from these two Holy Lands has appeared in Tongling—the intentions of the five parties that have come are unclear. Even if I wanted to switch sides, I have no one I can trust!"
At present, Tongling County can broadly be divided into four camps.
