The six of them trembled at his words, their eyes filling with even greater fear and horror as they swallowed hard.
Gu Qingnian turned around, an inscrutable smile curling his lips where the six could not see it. "And don't think about killing yourselves. Never mind whether you could pull it off-even if you actually succeeded...
"Then... this Mark would automatically seek out your blood relatives and enter their bodies. In plain terms, it would switch hosts. You can't escape unless I choose to remove it myself.
"And don't think about killing me, either. If I die, you'll die with me. Besides, I have to remove it of my own free will. Otherwise, forget it!"
The six shook all over. They had never met anyone so twisted! He was nothing short of a devil!
Of course, Gu Qingnian was bluffing. They really would die if he died, but the business about switching hosts was a lie.
By now, the six were as limp and shriveled as frost-stricken eggplants. After calculating the time, Gu Qingnian turned sideways and addressed them:
"Once you go back, announce it to the public... like this.
"As for afterward, carry on as usual. You six don't need to worry too much. I'm not someone who slaughters innocents indiscriminately. I'll contact you if I have instructions. And remember what I told you..."
With one hand behind his back, Gu Qingnian swept his gaze over them, then vanished with Body Flicker before any of the six could react.
Silence blanketed the scene. Gu Qingnian's voice lingered in their minds for a long time as the six exchanged looks.
A long while later...
Xu Jiawei was the first to rise. "For now, follow... his instructions," he said heavily. "If he gives us any further instructions, we'll discuss them privately."