A moment later, inside the main hall of Netherworld Island.
The seventy-two Island Masters and many other powerful figures who had come here were all seated.
Because of Li Mo's generosity and the fact that he had spared Mang Tian and the others earlier,
he had been given a seat beside the host's chair.
Aside from Ming Tao, Li Mo held the highest status.
That seat should originally have belonged to a powerful figure in the late Quasi-Saint stage.
But this time, because of Li Mo's earlier display, it had become his seat.
Even Yong Xie had gotten a decent seat by sticking close to Li Mo.
Given his status, he would never have been able to sit beside Li Mo before.
But things were different now.
Yong Xie looked around, practically sweeping his gaze over everyone with his chin.
His eyes brimmed with undisguised pride.
"Everyone, you've come here today for one thing: to appraise treasures together."
"Earlier, Island Master You Feng's situation caused a bit of a stir, but now we should get started."
Ming Tao raised his cup from the host's seat. After speaking, he drained it in one go.
The other Island Masters did the same, emptying their cups.
But Li Mo furrowed his brows.
Then he asked in confusion, "Island Master Ming Tao, may I ask where Guardian Lei Ya has gone?"
"Guardian Lei Ya had something come up unexpectedly. He might not arrive until later, so there's no need to wait for him. Let's begin!" Ming Tao said, gesturing with his hand.
But Li Mo had a bad feeling.
If Lei Ya wasn't here and came back later only to find his corpse missing, wouldn't that be a disaster?
No!
He had to wait until Lei Ya returned before bringing anything out.
"Island Master