Besides, with the Jade-Scepter Young Master standing nearby, he clearly would not get his way today.
Daoist Luo gave Su Jiu a smile that never reached his eyes, then lowered his head and said, "That golden light bewitched me just now. Please forgive my offense."
Utter nonsense, every word a lie. But Daoist Luo clearly did not care whether anyone believed him.
His gaze soon returned to the sacred artifact glowing with golden light. Meanwhile, the rogue cultivators had begun guarding against one another, all itching to move. Yet no one dared strike first.
They had only just fought a great battle the day before yesterday. Naturally, they knew that the first person to eat the crab would become everyone's target, so the situation reached a stalemate.
The strand of Buddhist Prayer Beads floated in midair, seemingly oblivious to their intentions.
"Young Lady, what's your name?" The Buddhist Prayer Beads clearly liked Su Jiu. They had slept for who knew how many years, so naturally, the person they saw upon awakening held a special place for them.
Besides, of everyone present, this Young Lady's aura was the one they liked best.
"Su Jiu."
Upon hearing Su Jiu's answer, everyone knew they could not let this stalemate continue.
Daoist Luo glanced at Su Jiu. Seeing no sign that she intended to compete, he stopped paying attention to her. But he still had to seize the spiritual treasure before it chose its own master.
The others heard Daoist Luo say in a low voice, "Since everyone wants it, let our abilities decide."
With that, Daoist Luo charged out first. He had the highest cultivation among them, and even if he could not evade some attacks, that was nothing compared to obtaining the sacred artifact.
Sure enough, the instant they saw Daoist Luo