The Mountain God spoke frankly.
But after some consideration, Liu Tong and the others decided not to take the risk.
"This guy is too strong. We can't gauge his true depth!"
"Without the Talismans to restrain him, we'd have no way to control him. I won't make such a deal."
Liu Tong's reasoning was simple: he prioritized stability.
With the support of the others, the decision was made.
Only a small handful of them were unwilling to accept it.
If they could bring this Azure Qi back to the sect—forget offering it up, even keeping it for personal use would be incredibly beneficial.
Bai Mo and the other Alchemy Cultivators paid no mind to these miscellaneous matters. They worked methodically, not making a single mistake.
This actually improved their impressions of one another.
To reach such a level required not only a calm mind but also extremely high manual skill.
This was the only way to overcome the deviations caused by bad habits formed early in their training.
