The group saw Long Kui and Nian, greeted them, and paid their respects—a mark of respect for the strong.
"Wait," Long Kui said.
The group stopped. The burly man leading them looked at Long Kui in confusion and bowed again. "What does Senior require of us?"
Long Kui stared at him. "You stay."
The man froze. "Have I offended you in some way, Senior?"
Long Kui said flatly, "I said you stay. The rest of you may do as you please."
The man's expression darkened. "Senior, my exploration team accepted a mission to complete in the Third District. Without me, they won't be able to do it."
"That has nothing to do with me. No more talk," Long Kui said.
The man had no choice. He was only at the Enlightenment Realm, close to Star Envoy strength but still a distance away. Long Kui was far beyond him, and Nian alone could kill him.
"May I know your identity, Senior? So I can explain things to our employer," the man asked reluctantly.
Long Kui closed his eyes. "The White Dragon Clan."
The man was shocked. The group behind him was equally shaken, their gazes filled with fear.
"So you're from one of the Four Sides Heavenly Balance. Forgive my poor eyesight for failing to recognize you. Since Senior has given an order, I wouldn't dare disobey." He turned to the group behind him. "I'll have to stay here. If you're willing, go to the Third District on your own and look for them. If not, I'll explain things to our employer."
The group behind him discussed it, then decided to go to the Third District after all. It wasn't easy to visit the Lower Realm, and not just anyone could come. Nor could they simply cross the Rainbow Bridge whenever