The moment she reached that conclusion, Li Hongxiu immediately grew tense. To others, Phoenix Bones were merely priceless treasures, but to the Skyfire Merchant Association, they were life-saving medicine.
Thinking of this, Li Hongxiu became anxious at once. "Judging by the traces, it probably has not been long. Someone may have beaten us to it. We cannot wait any longer—we must enter the valley as soon as possible!"
At this point, Li Hongxiu gave Ye Xiwen a deep bow and said solemnly, "Mister Wen, thank you for lending us your full support at the most critical moment for the Skyfire Merchant Association, and for escorting us all the way here. We will not trouble you any further. Now that we have arrived, Mister Wen may leave on your own."
Ye Xiwen immediately understood what she meant. No one knew when the ferocious birds within this valley might return to their nest. It was precisely because that could not be determined that the situation was most dangerous. If they suddenly returned midway, then for Li Hongxiu and the others, there would be only one word: death. That was why they would not bring Ye Xiwen along. Not to mention that after entering, they might encounter the group of experts who had gone in first, in which case an extremely fierce battle could break out.
If Ye Xiwen truly were their Attendant, then naturally he would have to go. But others might not know the nature of their relationship—how could they themselves not know? At a time like this, they naturally did not dare ask Ye Xiwen to accompany them.
"Forget it. Since I'm sending the Buddha west, I might as well send him all the way. Since I accepted your Amethyst Glazed Fruit, I naturally have to see this through to