"You..." Qian Fucheng was nearly choked speechless. He had not expected the other party to pull this after agreeing so readily.
How could Kun Linshu be left here? Whether or not he could return and account for things, as long as he brought Kun Linshu back, the trouble would be greatly reduced.
In short, Kun Linshu, who possessed the Skyfire Cult's supreme Secret Technique, could not fall into outsiders' hands. This was no ordinary case of falling into outsiders' hands—he was to become a servant! Once he became a servant, would he not have to do whatever his master said? What if they made Kun Linshu hand over the Skyfire Cult's Secret Technique? Therefore, taking ten thousand steps back, it would even be acceptable if Kun Linshu met with an accident and died. Otherwise, as far as the Skyfire Cult was concerned, Qian Fucheng could not atone even with ten thousand deaths.
He regretted it, regretted it beyond measure. Even now, he was still dwelling on that question: Why? Why had he agreed to such terms?
Niu Youdao said, "Elder Yan, please see Elder Qian out for me."
Qian Fucheng hurriedly said, "Elder Niu, you can keep Fire Phoenix as a hostage. As long as Fire Phoenix is here, I guarantee that once Kun Linshu comes out of the Sacred Realm, he will return to fulfill his promise."
Hearing this, Kun Linshu's cheeks tightened, but he was too ashamed to say anything.
Niu Youdao said, "There's no need for that. See the guest out!"
Yan Li did not feel in the least that he had become Niu Youdao's errand boy. Niu Youdao gave orders as naturally as breathing, and Yan Li cooperated just as naturally, without the slightest awkwardness. Rising to his feet, he gestured and said, "Elder Qian, this