A Lantern Across Mountains and Seas
Chapter 278

Revealing Its True Form

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He made it sound as though there really were six Divine Fires.

Everyone from Summer Path Mountain was on guard against this swindler. They all knew his words could not be trusted, especially Gu Liani and Yuan Yao.

Yet now they were all trying to convince themselves that giving it a try would cost them nothing.

So Gu Liani said, "As long as you can produce six Divine Fires, I'll agree to your terms."

Shi Chun said, "I told you, once we've settled the terms, you'll naturally see the Divine Fires. And immediately-you'll see them right away."

Chu Jingtang and An Wuzhi could see it too: the Chief was going with the flow. He genuinely wanted to cooperate with Summer Path Mountain. Both men felt their eyes light up. With the strength of such a large sect as their partner, the rest of their journey would naturally be much safer. Besides, they would get a share of the Divine Fires.

They were no fools. They recognized the wisdom of this decision.

The Summer Path Mountain group also exchanged glances. He had even used words like "immediately" and "right away," making deception seem less likely.

Still, judging by their appearance, they did not seem to have Divine Fires hidden on them. Divine Fire affected space and similar things, which was also why Xun Gates could not be established in the Divine Fire Domain. Thus, Divine Fire could not be stored in things like Heaven-and-Earth Bags.

Gu Liani gave an "oh." "If I agree verbally, you can show me six Divine Fires?"

If that really was the case, she had no reason to refuse. She could simply agree first, but she felt it would not be that simple.

Shi Chun said, "Exactly. Your verbal agreement is enough. But there's a condition to

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