Chapter 173: Four Eyed Crimson Crow
"What do we do with him now?" asked a burly Core Elder from the Titanic Blade Sect. He was the one who had suggested making sure the old man didn't bite his tongue or hide a poison vial in his teeth.
"I suggest we return, exterminate this strange group, and continue our journey," said a Core Elder from the Blazing Sun Sect.
"That sounds like needless effort," another elder chimed in.
The disciples could only stare as the Core Elders openly discussed their plans. Some of the disciples exchanged bewildered looks, but no one spoke up.
"I say we torture a few of them to get that stealth technique. The Void Piercing Sect could use more of those."
"We should just eliminate them on our way back and avoid a needless expedition."
"It doesn't have to be all of us. Just one Core Elder from each Sect, and they can get the job done. But make sure to pick someone with the stomach for it—I, for one, can't handle killing children."
"I've known you, Xue Heizhong, for nearly twenty years, and if there's one thing you can't handle, it's an honest day's work!"
The Core Elders were cautious, ruthless, and intelligent. Their decisions were cold and rational. Yet, they bickered constantly, seemed lazy, and most appeared disinterested in the whole situation. They talked like old roommates deciding who would do the dishes.