Inside the main hall, Di Tong idly tapped the armrest of Cha Hong's seat, his oppressive aura never once relenting. The guards and protectors in the hall were so intimidated that none dared even breathe too loudly. Only when Cha Hong entered the main hall behind Cha Po did a flash of delight cross Di Tong's eyes. He leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed on Cha Hong, the greed and urgency in his eyes utterly undisguised.
Cha Hong walked slowly into the hall, forcing a respectful expression onto his face. He bowed to Di Tong and said in a mild yet neither servile nor arrogant tone, "Your subordinate, Cha Hong, didn't know that Your Highness Di Tong was coming. I failed to greet you properly, so please forgive me. I was in seclusion cultivating just now and couldn't come out to receive you in time. I hope you'll understand."
As he spoke, he secretly circulated his Demon Yuan Power, suppressing his irritation and nervousness. He glanced inconspicuously at Yun Ce, who stood to one side, then quietly gathered a wisp of spiritual sense and sent him a message: "Brother Yun Ce, I once came upon an immortal's opportunity related to the Nine Swords Immortal Mansion. Di Tong must have come here for the Immortal Mansion Key. The key I obtained is a Jade Box, with a restriction placed on it by an immortal. I'm at a critical point in breaking that restriction, and absolutely can't let him take it. Please help me, Brother Yun Ce. I'll reward you handsomely afterward!"
Yun Ce stood where he was, his expression calm, as though he were merely watching in silence. In truth, he was weighing Cha Hong's message. He reasoned that Di Tong was a member of the Nine Sha Hall, and his