Alliance!
Lin Bai and Jiang Xuansu had discovered long ago that other martial artists were lurking nearby. Since the other side had not shown themselves, Lin Bai had not asked too many questions, merely guessing that they might be other martial artists from the Wang Family.
But now, when these martial artists stepped out and spoke, Lin Bai realized that they did not seem to be with the Wang Family at all, but belonged to another faction.
"I am Wu Chou, a member of the Wu Family, one of the Eight Great Families of Hengzhou!" The old man smiled as he stepped forward, bringing seven or eight accompanying martial artists to stand around Lin Bai. "We were also discussing an alliance with Elder Brother Wang Qing. If we can join forces with Qin Pavilion, our chances of entering the Valley of Certain Death will be greatly increased."
Wang Qing drew a deep breath. "In that case, it seems we have no choice but to proceed this way. Boy, go back and tell that little girl from Qin Pavilion that we are willing to ally with her. Have her bring her people over."
"Neither senior needs to rush." Lin Bai smiled. "May I ask how many martial artists and how many experts remain in your two teams?"
Wang Qing immediately knitted his brows, anger surfacing on his face. "What? We have not even looked down on Qin Pavilion for being weak, yet Qin Pavilion dares to look down on us? Even if only a few martial artists remain here, Qin Pavilion cannot come charging in and throw its weight around over our heads."
Lin Bai chuckled softly. "Since that is the case, I will take my leave. Since neither senior has any intention of forming an alliance, let us not waste