For a moment, Master Artisan Lan did not know what to say. He offered some consolation. "Let's wait and see. Perhaps if you bring it up when he's in a better mood, he'll agree."
But in truth, knowing him as he did, he did not think there was much chance.
Master Artisan Yang was a very busy man, after all.
As expected, Mu Qing did not discuss the rogue cultivators at length with Master Artisan Yang. He only spoke of the Long Kingdom's current situation.
"My deepest apologies, Master Artisan Yang. In recent years, we have continually organized search parties to scour the Long Kingdom, but we still haven't found them..."
"Those demons are adept at transformation and concealment. They burrow into the earth's veins, a realm far beyond our abilities."
"The Boundless Earth, its mountains, forests, and Underworld, is ultimately no home of ours."
Master Artisan Yang's brow furrowed deeply, but he also gave a slight nod of understanding.
Most demons and nature spirits had originally been reborn from beasts. Returning to the mountains, forests, and wilds was like returning home.
Human cultivators, by contrast, were ill-suited to such surroundings and could do nothing about it.
Moreover, they were seriously short of manpower here. Every faction had to keep some of its foundation establishment combat power stationed at home to guard against unforeseen threats.
Master Artisan Yang said, "We cannot neglect local defenses. Our enemies include not only demons, but also those brazen Outer Dao experts!"
"This is Linhai, where the Outer Dao often appears. If we allow them to infiltrate our territories and wreak havoc, the consequences will be grave."
Mu Qing said, "I understand. Please rest assured, Master Artisan Yang."
Master Artisan Yang asked again, "How far have you gotten with Grand Artisan Qi's commission?"
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