"Leave it to me." After sending his message, Pavilion Master Chu looked at the brawny man from the Greenwood Royal Clan.
"My name is Chu Tian, and these are all close friends of mine." Pavilion Master Chu cupped his hands and casually fabricated a background. "We're all independent cultivators who spend years in seclusion. With the Canghua Secret Realm opening, we decided to come out together and try our luck. It's only natural that you don't recognize us."
"Independent cultivators?" The burly man knitted his brows, his eyes full of wariness.
Since when could so many peak fourth realm cultivators emerge from among independent cultivators all at once?
"Let's speak plainly." Regardless of whether the man believed him, Pavilion Master Chu dangled the bait. "We found a terrifying greater demon up ahead, guarding a stalk of Longevity-Extending Immortal Medicine.
"But that greater demon is too powerful. We're not confident we can take it down ourselves."
"Longevity-Extending Immortal Medicine!"
The eyes of the dozen or so Greenwood Royal Clan members lit up.
"Since you're here, why don't we join forces?" Pavilion Master Chu smiled. "With our combined strength, we can slay that greater demon and split the immortal medicine evenly."
The burly man looked at Feng Wuji, Xing Lie, and the others inside the tree hollow, taking in their varied expressions.
He knew perfectly well that these people of unknown origins were up to no good.
But... the temptation of Longevity-Extending Immortal Medicine was simply too great.
Besides, the other side had a full dozen or more fourth realm cultivators. If it came to an all-out fight, his side might not come out ahead despite having more people.
"Fine." The burly man gritted his teeth and said gravely, "We can join forces, but let me make this clear first. If you