The atmosphere grew tense as Shi Hao steadfastly refused to reveal the whereabouts of the Desolate one, choosing instead to wait for the Successor of the Immortal Hall to arrive in person.
Across the room, a group of individuals bore grim faces. If not for the matter's grave significance, they would have long since seized and killed him. Seeing his apparent cooperation and lack of intention to leave, they held back for now.
The prolonged waiting finally ended as attendants from the Eight Treasures Tower carefully brought in the Eight Treasures Carp and Eight Treasures Phoenix, each delicately placed within two ancient bone cauldrons and set with utmost caution upon the table.
"Too slow," Shi Hao complained.
"These are divine delicacies, requiring the patient simmering of Dao Fire to bring out their essence. Naturally, it takes time and effort," the attendant explained.
