Chapter 696 - 700: Pulling In An Accomplice
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.
The Beastmen from the Xuanjia Clan didn’t dare to breathe loudly.
Liao Li lightly patted Xuan Shui’s shoulder, "Among all of them, the ones you have to watch out for are the White Tiger Young Master Gaiyin and the Mermaid Young Master Xixi. They are both Level 5 Divine Brave Warriors and can be a bit difficult to deal with. However, don’t worry too much. From today on, we will poison all their food till you enter the Wood Immortal Mansion, by which time the poison will take effect. They will no longer be a match for you. Just stand by their side and send them off when necessary. Remember, you must not let them leave the Wood Immortal Mansion alive. Understand?"