Xuan Shui's back was drenched in cold sweat. He tried to calm his emotions and earnestly replied, "Yes! Xuan Shui swears allegiance to the kingdom!"
Liao Li nodded in satisfaction, smiling.
Finally, he reassuringly clarified Xuan Tian's doubts, "Aren't you curious why we aren't seizing their Crystal Stones right here, right now?"
Xuan Tian glanced at Xuan Shui, then hesitantly nodded.
Liao Li continued, "That's because, to open the gate of the Wood Immortal Mansion, we need not only five Crystal Stones but also a drop of fresh blood from a Beastman of the direct bloodline of that race to activate the stones. Otherwise, what do you think I'd be keeping them around for?"
Liao Li cast a faintly amused look at Xuan Tian, a hint of pink light dancing in his eyes.
Xuan Tian was suddenly alert. His heart pounded non-stop and he hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to meet eyes with Liao Li anymore.
There was an eerie silence in the inner hall again.
