He pondered for a moment, then suddenly had an idea. Pretending to sigh, he said, "Brother Zhang, killing Beigong Hao this time is indeed gratifying. However, you must be careful. Beigong Hao is an elder of Chongyue True Temple, and killing him will surely invite retaliation. Nonetheless, the Ten Sects of Xuanmen are like branches from the same root, and we will not stand idly by. Brother Qiu, don't you agree?"
After speaking, he turned his head and gave a meaningful look.
Although Qiu Ju appeared dull, he was actually quite intelligent. Without any visible expression on his face, he responded, "Of course."
Zhang Yan smiled faintly and said, "I will leave this place at dawn and head to the outer sea. In the vast open waters, even Chongyue True Temple disciples would find it hard to locate me. You two brothers need not worry."
