Black Mountain was suspicious that Lynn had made a breakthrough, but he could not determine Lynn's current condition.
Then Black Mountain reconsidered. Even if Lynn really was making a breakthrough, it did not matter.
He had entered the Second Ring before Lynn. The gap between them had already opened up.
Even if Lynn succeeded, he would only catch up. He could not shake Black Mountain's position.
He would personally investigate that evening. If Lynn truly was at the critical point of a breakthrough, he could take this chance to get rid of him!
He set down his wineglass and looked around at everyone in the hall, his tone neither too heavy nor too light. "Everyone, Patriarch Lynn of the Grayfeather Family is in seclusion making a breakthrough and will not be coming today."
"Since he is not here, the Witch Crystal mine belonging to the Grayfeather Family will temporarily be taken over by my Blackstone Family."
The hall suddenly fell silent.
Several patriarchs exchanged glances, each with a trace of astonishment on their faces.
Black Mountain's words had been far too direct.
Whether Lynn was in seclusion or not, it was someone else's mine. Yet Black Mountain claimed he would take it over without even any pretense of discussion.
"Once Patriarch Lynn completes his breakthrough, we can discuss it again." Black Mountain added, though there was little sincerity in his tone.
The thin-faced patriarch opened his mouth as though he wanted to say something, then glanced at Black Mountain's expression and swallowed his words.
The others lowered their heads as well. Some lifted their wineglasses and pretended to drink, while others turned their gazes toward the window.
No one made a sound.
It was not their own property being lost. There was no need to offend a Second Ring wizard