"We only need to confirm that the fellow from the East is refining pills. Though Dongfang is a fourth-grade alchemy sage, his cultivation is extremely high. We're facing outside enemies right now, and this ice palace isn't invulnerable amid the snowstorm. If he takes advantage of our carelessness, it's not impossible for him to escape on his own. We still need to keep a close watch on him." After hearing Bing Mo's assessment, Bing Qianren let out a long breath of relief.
"The Blazing Flame Clan has already discovered that the flame crystals inside their people have been taken, but they haven't realized that our Ice Shadow Clan was responsible. We can use their flame crystals to refine pills, then pin the whole affair on Dongfang and let him bear the Blazing Flame Clan's fury. In any case, we don't have complete control over this Ice Cliff Snow Pool. While the Blazing Flame Clan is busy retaliating against Dongfang, we can slip away and use the pills' power to carry us across the Xuanyong Battlefield, rejoining the bulk of our people. If possible, we should first take some leaves from the Law Mirror Immortal Tree—perhaps even its immortal fruit." Bing Qianwen gave a cold laugh.
"Qianren, you had the same idea, didn't you?"
"Originally, I thought Dongfang's alchemy was extraordinary, and he didn't feel much allegiance to the Jade Profound Heavenly Court. We ought to be able to recruit him and bring him back to our clan. After all, he's immensely useful, and the value he could provide if brought back would be beyond measure. It's just a pity that the Blazing Flame Clan found us even faster than we expected. Even if this damaged ice palace can hide us for a while in this snowstorm, it won't stay concealed