Kuyi Tulan and Scholar Manjia exchanged desultory words, completely ignoring Elder Rostellum and his group. The scene was rather nauseating.
However, even though they were disgusted, Elder Rostellum and his men didn't dare show their anger. The oppressive Spirit Power emanating from them was overwhelming, potent enough to feel as if it could devour a person whole.
Elder Rostellum and his group stood there, hardly daring to breathe. Although they couldn't understand what Kuyi Tulan and the Hunchbacked Elder were discussing, they could vaguely sense the tense atmosphere that often precedes the revelation of a significant secret.
Kuyi Tulan and the Hunchbacked Elder ignored them, casually discussing various matters. It seemed they didn't particularly care if this so-called secret was leaked.
But then again, even if those down the mountain learned these secrets, what use would it be? By the time they spread the information, it would no longer be a secret.
