Could Houtu be the mastermind behind all this… This random thought that surfaced in Zu An’s mind astounded him.0

There were indeed many dubious details surrounding this matter. For instance, he had only entered this world to help the future Houtu collect the Six Paths’ power insignias, and she had also transported the Mermaid Queen into this world. Houtu had to have known that the Myriad Souls Banner was responsible for the Chang clan’s massacre, but she'd chosen not to mention a thing and even told them not to get involved. If she wasn't the culprit, what reason did she have to withhold this information?1

Cold sweat began raining down from Zu An’s head. 0

The Mermaid Queen noticed his pale face and asked in concern, “What’s wrong?”0

“It’s nothing. I just thought of...0