The ground outside the kitchen fell silent as everyone eyed the Mystic Ice; yet, several issues surfaced.
First, there was Bai Ze's Avatar blocking the path.
Although the avatar seemed "young" on the surface, even childlike, the overwhelming wave of power subtly emanating from it clearly indicated it was not easily dealt with.
Then, there was the situation within the kitchen.
The water screen not only obstructed the view but also severed any perception.
Everyone could only faintly sense that there was another individual inside, possibly in the process of sealing the Mystic Ice.
Lastly, there were the other people around.
There was only one Mystic Ice, meaning only one person could claim it!
And it was not as simple as just grabbing it and leaving; time was needed to seal it before it could be taken away.
During this process, others would not just stand by and watch as someone tried to walk away with such a treasure.