"Master had long anticipated that Uncle Haotian would ask whether the Jie Sect disciples would stay or leave."
As if his little thoughts had been seen through, a trace of embarrassment flashed in Haotian's eyes.
Then Duobao continued, "Before I came, Master specifically instructed me that there were only eight words regarding whether the Jie Sect disciples would stay or leave..."
"Entirely voluntary!"
"Absolutely no coercion!"
Duobao's words rang out with force, moving Haotian beyond measure.
Zhao Gongming, Jin Gu Xian, and the others, who knew the truth, kept their expressions unchanged while already laughing inwardly.
Eldest Senior Brother had learned bad habits from Senior Brother Liu Mang too. How could he deceive people like this?
After hearing Duobao's words, Haotian's eyes lit up.
These Jie Sect disciples had endured the North Sea Giant Demon's rebellion and the baptism of the Witch-Demon War. They were all elites.
If they could stay in the Heavenly Court and help him, why would he worry about having no one to use?
"Senior Brother, calm down!" Yaochi's voice sounded beside Haotian's ear, finally jolting him awake.
Haotian also realized he had lost his composure. He sighed. "Alas, it seems my little thoughts truly cannot be hidden from Senior Brother Tongtian."
Duobao's gaze flickered. He really wanted to say that Haotian had not even managed to hide them from Liu Mang, yet he still wanted to hide them from Master.
However, remembering Liu Mang's instructions, he held back the words in his heart.
Then Haotian turned toward the Jie Sect disciples and cupped his hands.
"Thank you, nephews and nieces, for coming to help. The day the Heavenly Court is reestablished will be the day your merits are rewarded. I, Haotian, will never let you down!"
Right now, the Heavenly Court lacked everything except divine