So there really was someone pulling the strings!
"Who was that person?"
"I don't know his identity or name. I only saw an elderly man with white hair dressed in a plain Taoist robe. He claimed to share a deep connection with the Blood Robe Sect. He coerced me, demanding that my brother and I regroup our old followers to rebuild our sect and avenge the fallen warriors of the Blood Robe Sect. Otherwise... he would kill us."
A mysterious Taoist? Forcing them to seek revenge?
Shen Mo remained silent as he listened. He didn't interrupt, only gesturing for her to continue.