He Yong had seen it clearly that day and followed Li Hao around the subsequent days. The young man wore a smile on his face, but he was even more ruthless and coldhearted than Yuan Shuo when it came down to things. He Yong was well aware of Li Hao’s situation.0

He was an orphan with a master on the run and a friend killed by Red Moon last year. Liu Long and the others hadn’t known him for long. The young man was a person without much warmth in his bones. All of his affection was likely centered on Yuan Shuo. It was not a good idea to antagonize the fellow.2

Madame Bai inclined her head and didn’t repeat the idea of recruiting Li Hao.0

“Also, don’t let Hu Dingfang and his wife try,” Southern Fist warned. “Playing on emotions may not be a good move. That guy reached out to Wang Henggang of the Inspectorate and an unfamiliar Hong Yitang, but didn’t go to his senior sister and martial brother-in-law. He might actually nurse the idea to clean house for his master, so be careful.3

“Yuan Shuo will keep their relationship in mind, but he won’t. Not to mention, there’s no relationship...2