Chapter 537: Treasuring Strength

It was not that the two of them were unaware of the battle that was likely to happen outside, but they had expected it to be held far away from them. However, it seemed as if the killing intent was creeping closer and closer to their courtyard.

They had to be idiots to ignore such blatant hostility. Even if they had complete faith in the branch leader, they had also understood that this realm was different from the other. Loyalty was scarce, and someone as the branch leader had so many subordinates. It was no wonder if a few of them had made their own plans.

When the youngster pushed open the door into the courtyard, what greeted him was not Xue Wei and Lan deep in cultivation, but the two of them standing in front of him, vigilance was evident within their eyes, and it was clear that they did not trust this man.