They were just trying to do a good deed, escorting the Demon Cultivators home. If they were unlucky enough to be killed by the "parents" right at the doorstep, that would be some truly rotten luck!
Luo Linlang had been worried sick ever since she'd eavesdropped on that conversation. The moment she saw Lu Sangjiu, she immediately spilled everything, as if she'd finally found her pillar of support.
Lu Sangjiu thought for a moment before addressing the group. "All the Cultivators we've met on this journey have had cultivation at the Golden Core Stage at a minimum. If any Demon Cultivators are reckless enough to attack, they'll surely be masters at the Golden Core level or higher."
"Demon Cultivators have a certain natural advantage over Immortal Cultivators. Even if we're all at the Golden Core Stage, we can't guarantee an easy victory."
"So, let's all squeeze into one room tonight."
She paused and looked at Ah Ming. "Your people are your responsibility to protect."
