Figures flashed through his mind one after another as Ye Lin continuously settled on name after name.
The ones he chose were all people he had long since considered.
As for whether they would follow him or not, he could ask later. If they had plans of their own, he naturally would not force them.
In the end, after a fierce inner struggle, Ye Lin finalized the candidates.
Dugu Feng, Poison Venerable, Li Xiaoyao, Bao Xiaotou, Wang Tian, Shangguan Wanyu, Luo Yao.
Those were the seven.
There was no need to say much about Dugu Feng. He had to be brought along.
The same went for Poison Venerable.
Li Xiaoyao required even less explanation—Ye Lin had personally groomed him.
Bao Xiaotou and the other two had also been chosen by him: one was an array master, one an alchemist, and the last was exceptionally peculiar, someone who would certainly prove useful in the future.
Other major powers entering secret realms needed cannon fodder to clear out dangers. He was different—he had a human radar, more useful than anything else.
As for the last one, Luo Yao naturally had to come too.
Although Luo Yao had no cultivation, her Great River Summoning Art would likely make even Golden Immortals wary.
Bringing her along brought a hundred benefits and not a single harm.
Moreover, the Heaven-Devouring Demon Jar seemed to know Luo Yao's background, yet refused to say anything, which gave him quite a headache.
He hated riddlers like the Heaven-Devouring Demon Jar most of all. All riddlers deserved to die.
Once he had decided on the number of people, Ye Lin felt completely at ease. Once this matter was over, it would be time to send them back to make preparations.
As for himself, there was nothing he needed to prepare.