With these words, Yi Ming requested to speak to Di Tian in private.
The others looked on as Di Tian's expression alternated between wariness and surprise in real-time. But Di Tian eventually agreed to the private discourse request and led Yi Ming to another one of the underground halls, away from them.
Before they left, Di Tian undid the mobilization spell on Ma Baifan and warned, "We'll be back, don't try anything funny."
Ma Baifan stole a glance at Yi Ming, who nodded at him. Consequently, he sighed and stayed put.
******
Thirty minutes later, Yi Ming and Di Tian returned.
"Let's go," the former gestured at the mercenaries to come along with him. They were surprised.
"That's all?" One of them muttered involuntary as he looked at Di Tian.
