Angel said, "Since the Wise Sovereign has put it that way, it seems we can only give it a try?"
The Wise Sovereign smiled without answering.
Looking at the Sage's amicable smile, Angel let out a soft sigh inwardly. Sure enough, Xixia understood the Sage well. Once he made up his mind, the Wise Sovereign would never waver.
Just like now—though the Wise Sovereign seemed to have given them a choice, Angel's verbal probing had revealed that he left no room for negotiation.
The so-called bonus condition might bear the title of a bonus, but in truth, it was also a compulsory question.
Xixia's advice had been right. It was best not to let a Sage so deeply trapped by obsession learn of the Dream Wilderness.
"Trying it wouldn't hurt, I suppose. But the premise is that the Wood Spirit is really still inside the Stairway of the Hanging Prison, isn't it?" Angel knew refusal was impossible, so he might as well find himself a way to back down.
This time, the Wise Sovereign finally spoke. "The Wood Spirit is still inside. However, every time I leave, it moves to another location and chooses a new place to settle. So even if I enter, I must search for its traces anew. If you want me to tell you its current exact location, I cannot do that."
Angel said, "As long as the Wood Spirit is still inside, we can try. Shall we begin now?"
The Wise Sovereign shook his head. "Not all of you. Only you."
"Just me?" Angel looked at the Wise Sovereign in astonishment, making sure he had not misheard.
"My student has a strange temperament. You should have heard Xixia mention it. It is terribly timid. If all of you swarm in at once, you will surely