Daoist Xue received replies from Chang Yang, Gan Bai, Chang Ze, and Lu Xingjie less than half a quarter-hour after sending out his message, and they agreed to gather and discuss the matter.
Once a location had been set, the five of them swiftly assembled with the aid of the Origin Capital Mysterious Diagram.
In the past, whenever they conversed, they had to do so through the Profound Cultivation disciples at their side. This time, however, the Profound Court had deliberately relaxed the restrictions for the sake of facilitating their work, allowing them to meet one another directly.
After exchanging formal greetings, Daoist Xue spoke first. "Fellow Daoists, Xue believes that we need to determine why the Profound Court is now seeking out these Dao sects."
Chang Ze asked in return, "Do we need to determine that?"
Gan Bai yawned.
Daoist Xue said displeasedly, "Should we not discuss the reason? A person must at least understand what he is doing before he can have a goal. In this matter, if we know the cause, we can carry it out better."
Lu Xingjie said meaningfully, "Fellow Daoist Xue, one must know when to advance and when to retreat."
Chang Yang also kindly advised, "Fellow Daoist Xue, we are merely prisoners now. There is no need for us to understand such matters."
Daoist Xue cast him a disdainful glance. He had nothing to say to this man. If not for him, how could he have so readily cast aside sincerity and righteousness and turned to Celestial Xia? But since he had already turned to Celestial Xia, he ought to serve Celestial Xia properly and devote himself to this task! How could he muddle through it so perfunctorily?
Lu Xingjie said, "In Lu's view, there is no need for us to concern ourselves