A Kind and Good Man. "Enough!"
Lei Zheng, who had been silent off to the side, stepped forward, his expression imposing without anger.
"Since we have already agreed to explore the Ancient Medicine Garden in the Thunder Sea, there is no point arguing over these things now."
"If we have not even set out yet and already harbor grudges against one another, then we might as well act alone."
His tone paused, then he continued:
"That hidden Secret Realm is rumored to be an Ancient Medicine Garden. Inviting Daoist Lu, who is a Spirit Plant Master, is very necessary. Identifying spirit plants, searching for spirit medicines, and so on—he is indispensable."
"So, are there any other problems?"
"Thunder Fellow Daoist speaks reasonably. I was rash. I should not have doubted Daoist Lu's role among us."
Hearing this, the tall Wang Yanzhong admitted his fault cleanly and straightforwardly.
This small storm quickly vanished without a trace. Lu Xuan's gaze remained calm throughout, his expression composed, as if he had not cared at all about Wang Yanzhong's questioning.
As for whether the others thought this was confidence or shrinking back and admitting weakness, that had nothing to do with him.
The five each controlled their Flying Swords, found the passage Heavenly Star Grotto had opened at the Thunder Sea Edge, and, relying on the Thunder Fire Tokens in their hands, entered the Thunder Sea.
Inside the Thunder Sea, lightning gleamed everywhere, its density many times greater than outside. Out of caution, the five all descended and walked quickly along the opened passage.
A moment later, Lu Xuan noticed the Thunder Hǒu Beast crouching not far away beside the passage.
"Daoist Lu, there's no need to pay it any mind. That Demon Beast won't actively attack us, but there is also no need