At this point, the original plan to proceed slowly was no longer an option.
Chen Sheng opted for a direct approach.
In her heart, Lady Lan was already mostly convinced.
It was indeed impossible for the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect to possess such a miraculous creature.
But she was unwilling to concede completely just like that.
She took a shallow breath, striving to restore the usual calm to her voice, even lacing it with a perfectly measured trace of doubt and helplessness:
"Lord Chen, please calm your anger. This matter is truly difficult for me to fully believe. The Poison Flame Cave has existed for several hundred years. Whether it was truly left behind by your esteemed elder is impossible to verify, given how long ago it was."
"Why don't we... set this dispute aside for now? I am more interested in knowing what sort of resolution Lord Chen is seeking at this moment."
"Sect Leader Lan."
Chen Sheng spoke unhurriedly, his gaze seeming to pierce through her feigned composure.
