"Quiet!" Huo Lian said sternly.
Demon Phoenix wilted at once, though he continued muttering something under his breath.
"We understand. As long as you send us inside, Senior, we will find a way to obtain the Heavenly Evil Imperishable Art for you," Wang Jiu said.
If the three of them refused, their lives would probably be forfeit.
Wang Jiu also knew full well that Huang Xiao's method of entering could not require bringing an Evil Blade, because Huang Xiao had none in his possession.
Given Huang Xiao's relationship with Huo Lian, he must have told Huo Lian whatever method he knew.
"Remember what you said!" At this point, Huo Lian's gaze suddenly turned ferocious beyond measure. "If you dare harbor any disloyal intentions, even with the Three Old Things within the Evil Water Region helping you, this old man can still leave you dead without a place to be buried."
"We wouldn't dare, Senior!" The three turned deathly pale with fright and abruptly dropped to their knees, kowtowing.
Demon Phoenix, who had been standing on Huo Lian's shoulder, nearly fell off. Although he had not seen Huo Lian's terrifying gaze, he could still feel the horrifying aura emanating from him.
"Senior, Senior, they wouldn't dare. You've shown them such great kindness. How could they bite the hand that feeds them?" After regaining his footing, Demon Phoenix spoke in a small voice.
"We will never forget your immense kindness, Senior!" the three cried again.
"That had best be the case. I was merely giving you a warning." Huo Lian's expression returned to normal. "Get up."
The three rose, not daring even to breathe heavily, and waited for Huo Lian to continue.
"Rest assured. Apart from having you obtain the Heavenly Evil Imperishable Art for me, sending you inside will only benefit