"So Chen Sheng wants to lull us into a false sense of security? Fine. We'll play him at his own game. We'll pretend to believe his offer of peace and can even consider showing a bit of 'sincerity' upfront."
Lu Canghai said slowly, a cold smirk playing on his lips,
"But there is one thing. From this day forward, all elders in the manor, myself included, must not leave the manor grounds for any reason, no matter what happens. This is to prevent us from being divided and conquered, picked off one by one!"
Raising his head, Lu Canghai looked past the hall into the deep night, his gaze falling upon the faint, shimmering barrier that enveloped the entire manor. A hint of confidence entered his tone.
