The cultivator wrapped head to toe in a black robe had an odd aura and a muffled voice, making his identity impossible to discern. He merely said hoarsely:
"Great matters are at hand. Do not rashly calculate causality."
The Azure Wolf Sect Master said solemnly:
"Two elders and six disciples of my Azure Wolf Sect vanished without cause. There is an overwhelming chance they were silenced and murdered. And among those two elders, one was my nephew..."
"The one who struck in secret has considerable cultivation and extraordinary methods."
"I suspect this person is not only targeting the Azure Wolf Sect, but me as well."
"If we do not uncover the murderer's identity, I fear..."
The Azure Wolf Sect Master's gaze darkened slightly. "...there will be great calamity."
He did not spell out this so-called "great calamity," but the black-robed cultivator clearly understood.
His expression immediately grew grave. After pondering for a moment, he slowly nodded.
"Very well. Before the grand plan begins, we should naturally be cautious and thorough. We cannot let down our guard."
"I will cast a divination."
The black-robed cultivator glanced at the Azure Wolf Sect Master and asked, "Do you have any belongings left by your nephew?"
The Azure Wolf Sect Master had clearly come prepared. He produced a jade pendant and an embroidered pouch containing a lock of hair, then presented them to the black-robed cultivator.
"Leave a bowl of your blood."
The Azure Wolf Sect Master took out a dagger, slit his palm, and let his blood drip into a bowl until it was filled to the brim.
With everything prepared, the black-robed cultivator nodded. "Withdraw for now."
The Azure Wolf Sect Master, broad and burly like a vicious wolf, nodded slightly and obediently retreated outside the hall.
He knew that Mr. Wu