Inside and outside Immortal Inquiry City, cultivators thronged like a bustling tide. Seeing that Qin Huaian had yet to appear, many wore expressions of disappointment at having missed a good show.
Some people, however, showed clear anger. They were those who secretly despised Heavenly Treasure Sacred Land's actions.
There were also others whose eyes held faint disappointment.
A cultivator whose cultivation was merely at the Body Integration Realm looked at the Yellow Mountain Sword Sect cultivators tied to the pillars before Heavenly Treasure Sacred Land's encampment, his eyes filled with sympathy.
"These Yellow Mountain Sword Sect disciples are too pitiful. They came from the same sect as Senior Qin, yet not only did they fail to enjoy Senior Qin's protection, they have even suffered such a calamity for no reason."
"Moreover, throughout three whole days, Senior Qin has not shown himself even once. It truly is not worth it for these Yellow Mountain Sword Sect disciples."
The cultivator shook his head and sighed. He both sympathized with the Yellow Mountain Sword Sect disciples bound to the stone pillars and felt disappointed that Qin Huaian had shown no reaction whatsoever.
One of his companions echoed, "Exactly. With Senior Qin Huaian's strength, even if he cannot save these Yellow Mountain Sword Sect disciples, he should at least show some attitude. Even appearing to make his stance known would count as giving these Yellow Mountain Sword Sect disciples an explanation."
The two went back and forth, every word brimming with dissatisfaction toward Qin Huaian.
At that moment, a young man beside them snorted coldly. "What do you know? Heavenly Treasure Sacred Land has obviously laid a trap, wanting to lure Senior Qin into the jar. If Senior Qin truly appeared, that would be the unwise thing to do."
"If it were you, would