Lin Taichu's pupils contracted slightly. He had indeed sensed that something was off with the aura outside the valley, but he had not expected the Myriad Treasures Merchant Guild to move so quickly.
"Come with me." Huowuchang turned and walked into the mist. "The Pavilion Master has something to show you."
Lin Taichu hesitated for a moment before ultimately following him.
He knew that a head-on clash was not a wise choice right now. Besides, he also wanted to know what secrets the Netherworld Pavilion was still hiding.
After passing through layers upon layers of black miasma, the two arrived before a hidden cave at the bottom of the valley.
The cave entrance was covered in profound Runes, giving off a faint ghostly glow.
Huowuchang took out a Black Token and lightly tapped the Runes. The light barrier at the cave entrance opened at once.
The cave was spacious and brightly lit, with countless Night Pearls embedded in the surrounding walls.
At the stone platform in the center sat an ancient Jade Box. Meng Qi, dressed in a plain white gown, stood quietly beside it. Mysterious light flickered within her empty eye sockets.
"Young Master Lin, we meet again." Meng Qi gave a slight nod, her voice calm and unruffled.
Lin Taichu looked around and discovered several enormous Crystal Coffins deeper inside the cave. Sleeping within them were, astonishingly, some old monsters from the Profound Heaven Sect and the Myriad Treasures Merchant Guild.
He frowned. "Is this the Netherworld Pavilion's secret?"
"You should cultivate here for now. There are too many experts outside. Since you helped us this time, I doubt they will let you off. As for the matters within our sect, let us handle them ourselves," Meng Qi gently advised.
Lin Taichu did not refuse and sat down