"Master Jiang."
Hua Yunfei stepped aside and called out respectfully.
Master Jiang stared expressionlessly at the "Sacred Item."
Below, the Great Priest gazed at Master Jiang's back with curiosity. Was this the powerful expert Hua Yunfei had invited?
Which member of the Kaoshan Sect could he be?
Although Master Jiang appeared to have Quasi-Hegemon Level cultivation, the Great Priest knew that the legendary sect had a habit of concealing its true strength.
"Are you sure you want us to take this 'Sacred Item'?" Master Jiang asked without turning around.
"Of course." The Great Priest nodded.
"Do you know the consequences of scheming against my sect?" Master Jiang's voice turned icy. He clearly understood the Great Priest's intentions.
"I don't think this is a scheme. Do you, Fellow Daoist?" The Great Priest smiled as he countered, his manner refined.
"You're a clever one." Master Jiang gave a soft snort.
Hua Yunfei watched the two of them. He knew there were things he didn't understand, but at Master Jiang and the Great Priest's level, some things didn't need to be said; both sides knew them perfectly well.
"What are the terms?" Master Jiang asked.
Hua Yunfei relayed the Great Priest's two conditions.
"They're not unreasonable. Fine, I'll protect your Undying Blood Race!" Master Jiang's tone was calm, yet it carried an invisible, overbearing authority.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist." The Great Priest cupped his hands.
"No need to thank me. Consider it payment for guarding the 'Sacred Item' all these years." Master Jiang replied expressionlessly.
As he spoke, he grabbed the wooden box with one hand.
Rumble!
Suddenly, the entire Blood Mountain, altar and all, shook violently. The earth trembled and the mountains quaked.
Hua Yunfei blinked. So this was Master Jiang? He'd gotten no reaction with both hands, but Master Jiang had