Without a resolution, one can only be cautious, for none of these fellow inmates are people who fear trouble. No matter who wants to make an example out of them, they'll have to pay a heavy price.
Just as he was about to leave, Hong Kan called out to him, "Brother Hou, a female cultivator came looking for you, saying if you have time to visit her..."
The surrounding gazes were filled with envy. On the Hell Star, most culprits are male cultivators. Although female cultivators are not exactly a rarity here, the gender imbalance is severe. Everybody on Hell Star is idle, and having a Daoist couple to discuss deep matters with is a form of amusement in this dull place.
Hou Niao's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was full of joy. As he had expected, the two had taken different paths. He had forgotten that sword cultivators have restless natures, and he had dismissed the Thunder Whip as nothing. How could someone like Yue Duo stay put obediently?