"Well, we've got the stuff, but now that I'm guarding it myself, I realize how tough it is to start from scratch. Even with my limited knowledge, I can see gaps everywhere. The Barrier Array is disturbed from time to time, with demons coming over day and night to steal food. Having just us Outer Mountain Disciples to guard it is truly overwhelming. It's good you're here; having one more person means more strength."
"I understand, I understand. The Outer Mountain is just for doing miscellaneous tasks, right..."
Wu Di glanced at the swirling Water Light in the distance, absent-mindedly asking,
"How many people do we have here?"
Xiao Liu chuckled,
"Now that you're here, we have thirty-two people."
Wu Di suddenly became alert, turning his head to stare at him wide-eyed,
"How many!? Thirty-two people tending forty thousand horses!? Impossible! The Eighteen Flying Stars should have at least a hundred Outer Mountain Disciples! Were they all...?"
Xiao Liu shrugged,
