He noticed the hesitation on everyone's faces. Refusing entry meant refusing entry; the moment they hesitated, it spoke volumes.
Ao Feng's feelings were somewhat complicated. Though he was secretly on Niu Youdao's side, he was rather unwilling to see Niu Youdao enter Boundless Garden like this.
Sure enough, after the Voidless Sacred Land personnel exchanged glances, someone stepped close to the gray-haired old man and whispered a few words in his ear.
The gray-haired old man looked at the reactions of the people behind him. Now that he had a way out himself, he seemed somewhat reluctant as well, giving a soft "Mm."
The whisperer immediately spoke for him. "Niu Youdao, since you've put it that way, if we refuse to let you in, it will instead look like we are in the wrong. Fine. In consideration of the grand authority of inspection bestowed upon you by the Sacred Venerable, we can let you in. But let's put the ugly words first: if you fail to find any evidence, you will still have to bear the consequences!"
Niu Youdao immediately followed his lead and made a promise, cupping his hands. "If I fail to find evidence, I am willing to accept the Sacred Venerable's punishment!"
The whisperer said, "Other than the Sacred Venerable, anyone entering or leaving this place must submit to an inspection. Since you have been here before, I presume you know the rules."
Niu Youdao nodded cooperatively. "A strict inspection is only proper. This must be handled according to Boundless Garden's rules; no one may defy them!" He turned and instructed the people from the various sects, "Follow Boundless Garden's entry and exit rules, everyone. Cooperate and submit to inspection."
The people from the various sects could not raise even half an objection. They all honestly nodded,