"So, there's that connection!"
Upon learning of the relationship between An Jing and Gu Yeqi, the atmosphere instantly softened, and the attitude of the Red Armor Guards turned remarkably friendly. From them, An Jing learned about the current state of the battle. While he had been busy rescuing his fellow disciples, the Red Armor Guards had already suppressed the guards of Xuanming Village.
However, since the Red Armor Guards did not wish to fight the Demon Cult to the bitter end, the vast majority of the cultists had already retreated from the village. Most had fled into the deep mountains, leaving behind only the wounded—or rather, those who had volunteered to stay behind to cover their retreat.
Chapter 51