Upon receiving the news, Ji Chenhai, Wuying Wuhen, Xique, Bailu, Cao Xiaosi, Cao Jinchang, and others all rushed back.

Knowing that Su Rujing was almost beaten to death by Shang Beiyu, and that Shang Beiyu had kidnapped the twins, everyone felt a chill run down their spines and a wave of regret and fear.

"Where did this monster come from, daring to run wild in our Chengdu, bullying my mother-in-law, and kidnapping my two younger brothers?" Cao Xiaosi slammed his fist on the table and stood up angrily, saying, "Mother-in-law, you wait, I'm going to the capital right now to destroy that monster's lair and bring my two younger brothers back!"

“Well said, Xiao Si, let’s go together, you and I,” Cao Jinchang said, getting up as well.

"And us too. The Prince and Princess entrusted everyone's safety to us before they left. It was our dereliction of duty not to protect the Madam and the two young masters. We must go," Wuying, Wuhen, and Wushang stepped forward and said.

“Old Cao, your cultivation is still shallow. Your Cao family only has Xiao Si as its sole heir. I appreciate your kindness.” Ji Chenhai stood up and pressed the father and son back down to sit. He said, “Here’s what we’ll do. Those who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage will come with me to the capital to rescue people. Those who haven’t reached the Foundation Establishment stage will stay here. Before we, Yao’er, and Xiao Jiu return, everyone should stay put. As for the mining, we can leave it to Wei Chao, Wei Shu, and the people from our Vulture Village.”

"But……"

"Father-in-law..."

Cao Jinchang and Cao Xiaosi wanted to say a few more words, but Ji Chenhai interrupted them again: "Old Cao, Xiaosi, after we leave this time, Shudu will definitely be empty. We will have to rely on you to stay behind and help me protect everyone's safety and prevent the demons from attacking again."

"Yes, the prince and princess instructed us before they left that we should not confront the demons head-on until they return. We are only going to the capital to rescue people, not to fight. Sending too many people would be inconvenient," Wuying added, helping to persuade them.

Cao Jinchang and Cao Xiaosi had no choice but to agree: "Alright then, we haven't reached the Foundation Establishment stage and can't fly on swords, so we won't hold you back. But don't worry, if any more demons attack, we will definitely defend Chengdu to the death and do our best to protect everyone!"

In the end, Ji Chenhai, Wuying, Wuhen, and Xique set off for Kyoto unprepared.

Kyoto remains as bustling as ever, but Ji Chenhai, Wuying, and Wuhen feel a sense of unfamiliarity as they walk along the familiar streets, a feeling that things have changed and people are no longer the same.

"Boss, Kyoto is so big, where are we going to find the two young masters? We can't just shout and bang drums in the street, can we?" Xi Que remained nonchalant, showing no particular emotion.

Wuying, who had been silent the whole way, finally spoke to Ji Chenhai: "Lord Ji, in the hearts of Wuhen, my brothers, and myself, besides our Prince and Princess, you, your wife, and the two young masters are the most important. There is something I have been keeping to myself, please don't take offense."

"I know you're all great. Just say what you have to say, I don't blame you," Ji Chenhai said to Wuying with magnanimity and sincerity.

"Let's find an inn to stay in first; the street isn't a place to talk," Wuhen advised.

So the four of them found a modest, unremarkable inn to stay in.

Settle into your accommodation.

Wu Ying then picked up the conversation again and said directly, "Lord Ji, based on the image of the person described by the lady, I suspect that the person is the great demon who has been lurking in the palace all along."

“It’s him,” Ji Chenhai frowned. “But he’s not in the South China Sea…”