"Tell me, what are you locals plotting?"
"N-nothing! We're not plotting anything!"
The Eleventh Tier man's voice trembled. He plainly had no talent for lying. Even his teammates looked embarrassed and turned their faces away.
Lin Qing rolled his eyes at him, then looked at the dashing woman. She was clearly the team's captain. Since they had entrusted her with collecting something as valuable as an Immortal Ascension Opportunity, her standing in the city could not be low.
"Sigh."
The woman first patted the Eleventh Tier man beside her on the head, then glanced at the other three.
"I'm sorry!"
She suddenly struck at her four companions with a huge palm formed of spiritual energy. The Heavenly Origin Divine Spring was one thing, but she could not reveal the natives' purpose.
The Heavenly Origin Divine Spring was precious to the natives, but it was not a one-of-a-kind treasure. More of it condensed here at intervals. They had discovered the place long ago and accumulated quite a stock over the years. In fact, all the Immortal Ascension Opportunities in the city were Heavenly Origin Divine Spring.
At first, they had taken its collection seriously and sent experts every time. But nothing had ever gone wrong, so they had occasionally begun sending younger members instead. This time, the Secret Realm happened to open, and they were forced to remain here for fear of being discovered by outsiders.
The city's plan concerned every native. If it leaked, she would become a sinner in the eyes of her entire people.
She clearly meant to kill her four teammates first, then take her own life. But how could Lin Qing let her? Even if none of them talked, he could use the Soul Search Technique. The best target for that was naturally the Eleventh Tier