As they knelt on one knee, it signaled they no longer had any doubts about the identity of the man in black.
The Ji Royal Order was a symbol and representation of status.
The four scions of the Moon Clan and the Moon King's wife would certainly not give it to an outsider. There was only one possibility—this was bestowed personally by the Moon King!
"Elders, please rise."
The man in black hastened to help Mou Yuan to his feet. "I am Lin Xuzhi, sent by the Sect Master to assist you in assassinating Xu Lai."
Mou Yuan did not remain stubbornly on his knees. He took the opportunity to stand, cupped his fists, and said, "May I ask if Brother Lin has a plan?"
"Naturally." Lin Xuzhi nodded emphatically.
He turned to look at Mount Haitang, shrouded in darkness, and sighed. "Xu Lai's Boundary is incredibly high. If we act recklessly, we would be moths to a flame. We must devise a foolproof strategy."
