At noon, a spirited messenger bird beat its wings and soared from the lush, verdant forests of Fenglin City. Cutting through brambles and thorns, it traversed mountain ranges and rivers, skimming lightly over bustling towns. After an hour or so of flight, it finally arrived steady above Lincheng and slowly descended into the Cao Family stronghold.
Seeing the message brought by the bird, Cao Hongxun fell into deep contemplation. A moment later, he walked out of his room with hurried steps.
In the spacious main hall, all the esteemed elders and core backbone members of the Cao Family had gathered.
Chapter 49