Wei Hou

The middle-aged man, seemingly the leader of the newly arrived sect, was quick to reply. His voice dripped with righteous indignation as he defended his sect. "Outrageous! Our Hidden Evil School seldom mingles with the outside world. What could possibly compel us to stoop to such disgraceful conduct?" He seemed genuinely offended, and his outburst hung heavily in the air. In the face of his vehement denial, Han Cai couldn't help but silently scoff at his words. There was a biting irony to them, especially considering the name of the man's sect - "Hidden Evil". His denial, instead of quelling the tension, added a new layer of uncertainty to the unfolding situation.