Little Bad King looked at the rhinoceros spirit with bright bovine eyes and asked softly, "The Heavenly Dao Rules say that anyone who directly solves the Bizarre Disappearance Case, or obtains an extremely important clue, will receive an extremely generous reward. So here's my question: your Female Prophet has gathered all the leaders of the nine peaks together. Once the case is solved, who gets the top reward?"
The rhinoceros spirit had clearly rehearsed with the Female Prophet and answered fluently, "We're only inviting the Nine Mansions' Lords, not ordinary cultivators. This isn't about gathering elites and banding together to exclude other rogue cultivators. My lady believes that solving this case requires secrecy first of all. Too many people would make us easy to expose. Second, we need the very strongest fighters to play their part so we can better carry out our investigation plan. That means each of the Nine Mansions' Lords can bring no more than two helpers to this gathering."
"Twenty-seven people from the nine peaks will be enough to break the deadlock. And while we surround and hunt down Medicine Peak, everyone must share all information and clues. No withholding anything or scheming against others, or the remaining groups can join forces to attack the offender."
"That way, once the case is solved, everyone can share the rewards and opportunities equally. Nobody will receive more or less than anyone else."
In a few words, he had clearly explained the principles of the "alliance meeting."
Little Bad King nodded slightly after hearing him out. "Each peak can send no more than three people? That rule applies to your Tianquan Peak too, right?"
"Of course. My lady organized this gathering, so naturally she must lead by example and abide by the rule." The rhinoceros spirit smiled. "Rest assured.