What could she do? The Yan Family was guarded as tightly as a fortress and refused to admit her, though several of her children were taken into the sect.
When Xiao Han came to seek the Four-Season Water, Lu Junbai deliberately sought to establish a connection, hoping to serve as a Guest Elder under the Xiao Family. But unexpectedly, Xiao Han, sensing that the situation might take a turn, abruptly turned his back on him. This sudden change made Lu Junbai feel deeply disappointed—even a bit chilled.
Lu Junbai sighed and recounted Xiao Han's actions on Crane Island in complete detail to Zhang Yan. At the end, he also added, "I've been away for half a month now. My elder sister has surely been captured by Xiao Han's uncle, Xiao Mousui. For the sake of her safety, I had no choice but to come here. Originally, Xiao Han ordered me to take your life, fellow Daoist, but I can see he's merely using me as a pawn to kill with borrowed knives. So I wish only to persuade you to withdraw."
