These nine were no ordinary men. They were essentially all leaders of first-rate sects in the Cultivation World. Not just anyone got to see them squeezed into a cramped, secluded room like this, especially in such quiet disguises. Even Shi Chun could not help smiling at the sight.
A scene like this would probably never occur a second time in the Cultivation World. He could count himself lucky to have witnessed it.
He entered, closed the door, and turned to bow to everyone before saying softly, "There's still been no reaction outside. Are you certain Sect Master Luo will come, seniors?"
Gu Yanduo, the Summer Path Mountain Leader, said, "Don't worry. With no reaction from our nine sects, he might still hesitate. But now that all nine have suddenly left in a hurry, he's bound to get anxious. He can't put pressure directly on us, so you're the soft persimmon easiest to squeeze. Coming straight to you is his best option."
So that was it. Shi Chun hesitated again. "Didn't you say the Stargazing Pavilion wants to arrest us? I'm afraid their people might arrive before Sect Leader Luo does."
His implication was that he wanted to lay the ugly truth on the table first: they should not later accuse him of failing to cooperate in verifying the secret. If the Stargazing Pavilion took him away, what could he do?
Su Qiao, Sect Master of the Extreme Fire Sect, snorted. "If even you can think of that, wouldn't Luo Yan? The foremost sect in the Artifact Refining World isn't just for show. If he truly takes a firm stand, even the Stargazing Pavilion can't do whatever it pleases. Meeting you before you're taken away isn't particularly difficult for him."
Gu Yanduo added, "As long as you haven't lied, and Situ