While they were restrained in a single area for the most part, Tian Han flattered and told the disciples how much he liked the Frozen Cloud sect and how much he respected them.
Even showing the intent to join them in the future if the opportunity arose.
This turned out to be the key that allowed them a lot of things. The moment he expressed his desire, the disciples seemingly did a 180 and turned genial to him. Even going so far as to asking him to join their division, which was the Frozen Cliff division.
He was told lies upon lies, with some even saying that Tian Xiaoge was a proud member of their division. Of course, the disciples were unaware about the location of Tian Xiaoge, only knowing that a certain number of disciples were missing from the sect.