The surrounding Vault Division elders nodded approvingly as their High Elder had presented the matter elegantly. He had maintained the dignity of the Vault Division while giving Daoist Bone Ruler a reasonable explanation.
Furthermore, the danger posed by cursed artifacts was a legitimate concern. Even powerful cultivators could suffer serious consequences when dealing with improperly contained curses, especially those originating from ancient treasures.
For a moment, the atmosphere became noticeably calmer and Daoist Bone Ruler considered the explanation carefully.
It was certainly plausible.
The Vault Division regularly handled dangerous objects, and there were established procedures for preventing interruptions during sensitive containment operations. However, the timing remained suspicious.
'Taegong just happens to be involved in a restricted assignment when the Wild Peak comes looking for him?' Daoist Bone Ruler wondered and glanced toward Zhenyu.
