Jiufeng Ridge.
As Taoist Mingxia was sent off by several members of the Zhou Family, Zhang Kaida happened to enter the gates of Zhou Family Mountain with the ransom.
When he saw Taoist Mingxia, he initially felt a surge of joy, thinking that Taoist Mingxia came to negotiate with the Zhou Family about the capture and detention of the Supreme Elder of his family, Zhang Shi'an, and to advise them to release him.
However, upon seeing Taoist Mingxia leaving alone and the absence of his own Supreme Elder, his heart chilled, realizing he might have been too hopeful.
Still, clutching at that sliver of hope, when he met Zhou Daoyi, he cautiously inquired, "May I ask Taoist Friend Zhou, no, may I ask Senior Zhou, what business brought Taoist Mingxia to the Zhou Family?"
As he spoke, his heart was filled with bitterness.