Several months had passed since Hou Niao had returned to Fang Family's Castle. He didn't go inside, but instead sent a sword message to his senior brother, Dou Gong. Networking was crucial in matters like this, and although Dou Gong's connections at Fang Family's Castle were limited due to his role as Patrol, they were still far broader than Hou Niao's. Essentially, he was like a headless fly there, not even knowing where the temple gate was.
The two riders stood in the wheat fields outside Fang Family's Castle, arranged like stars in a chessboard pattern. Thanks to the recent torrential rain, the crops were thriving, and the farmers were busily working the fields, presenting a scene of vitality and prosperity.
In Fang Family's Castle, human activities enjoyed relative freedom. As the largest human settlement in Yinling, and with Quanzhen Sword Cultivators standing guard, it was rare for the Demon Clan to come looking for trouble.
