They knew full well that Daoist Shen Hou had come to hinder them, yet they could not strike out.
How could they attack someone who had come to express his gratitude?
Although they couldn't resort to violence against the Daoist, it was permissible to unleash an intimidating aura. Thus, an invisible tide of pressure enveloped Daoist Shen Hou, causing a thin layer of cold sweat to form on his back as he hovered on the verge of life and death.
With a third-grade and a fourth-grade Dharma Manifestation, as well as the presence of Bodhisattva Guangli, even someone with Daoist Shen Hou's experience of being hunted for many years found the situation unbearable.
Just as the strain began to show on Daoist Shen Hou's face, a voice suddenly rang out, "Senior Shen Hou, so you are here."
The night breeze stirred as Jiang Li materialized out of nowhere and saw the amiable exchange between both parties, saying, "Let us return quickly, we must yet discuss the matters that follow."