"That makes some sense."
Gu Xiangzhu shook her head thoughtfully. "But the reasoning isn't strong enough. While these people are certainly capable, we can't be sure there aren't others of similar caliber among the common folk. Making a move in Lingge is, in the end, still too dangerous."
Mirror Moon said resentfully, "Miss Shuimo and those Dharma Protectors are going too far! To do all this and still hide it from you!"
"Rest assured."
Gu Xiangzhu smiled coldly. "Once this is all over, I'll pay them a visit myself and demand an explanation."
Mirror Moon was taken aback. "But once it's over, won't it be too late? What would be the point?"
Gu Xiangzhu's smile was laced with derision. "They get to decide *when* it ends. But I get to decide *how* it ends! If they want to treat me like an outsider, then they can't blame me for being merciless."
Mirror Moon: "!"
Although she didn't know what Gu Xiangzhu was saying, she could tell it was something formidable.
