"Damn it, we haven't even made the first stroke yet. What are you all so excited about?"
"And that crap about all nine of us becoming Eternal Sages and wiping out anyone we don't like—can you use your damn brains?"
"We aren't the only ones in this world who can become Eternal Sages. There are plenty of ancient Eternal Sages, too. Offend the wrong person, and we'll die just the same. Got it?"
First Senior watched his subordinates grow more unhinged by the moment and almost regretted bringing them along.
But he had no choice.
The Eternal Divine Medicine was at stake. One careless move could bring death down on his head.
Apart from these few subordinates, who had followed him ever since he arrived in the Primordial Land, there was no one he could trust—or dared to trust.
Only after First Senior had thoroughly cursed them out did his subordinates shut their mouths, looking sheepish.
"Fine, we'll keep a low profile. Can you tell us where the Eternal Divine Medicine is now?"
First Senior gave an angry snort.
"I was going to tell you, but seeing how little self-control you have, I won't. Once we find the place, you'll know."
"What? Come on..."
"First Senior, that's torture. You can't leave us hanging like this."
"Exactly... I think you still don't trust us, First Senior!"
"Shut up. Shut up, all of you! Keep whining, and forget about me taking you there—I'll kill you right here. Then not one of you will get your hands on that Eternal Divine Medicine."
Hiss!
His subordinates jolted. First Senior's gaze was so fierce that he looked ready to strike at the next word. None of them dared speak again.
With First Senior at their head, they hurriedly changed direction and pressed on.
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