Everyone knew it was useless. Everyone knew this would only delay the old clan chief's death as much as possible.
Fire Phoenix, Qin Guan, and Ke Dingjie were there as well. The three did not kneel, but stood quietly at the edge, silently watching the scene before them, their hearts aching too.
They had also heard whispers of the situation outside. Fire Phoenix aside, to Qin Guan and Ke Dingjie, it was a different kind of shock. The Nine Saints had already had five brought down—Elder Niu was too damn incredible!
Having been fortunate enough to serve Elder Niu during those days, the two of them felt exceptionally honored. They had known Elder Niu was no simple man when they were at his side. Now, it had proven true!
Telling them some things was also meant to steady their minds and keep them from entertaining thoughts of escape.
After all, they had served and followed him for some time. Niu Youdao did not wish to silence them.
Kun Linshu and Ao Feng, both forcefully sustaining their spells, suddenly exchanged glances as though by prior agreement.
Even the two of them had noticed. Yinji naturally understood the state of her own body. She suddenly stretched out a hand. "Fei'er... Fei'er..."
Luo Fangfei had finished reading all the letters. Clutching the stack of letters, she covered her face and wept.
Certain fragments mixed into the letters showed that Senior Brother had been leaking information about the Great Luo Sacred Land to this side all along. Senior Brother had long since secretly betrayed Father.
That made her sorrow all the more tangled. Hearing the call, she slowly raised her head and looked at Yinji through tear-filled eyes.
Yinji said with difficulty, "Fei'er, Mother has wronged you."
Luo Fangfei said nothing.
Yinji's eyes suddenly