The person on the other end of the phone fell silent upon hearing this, their gaze filled with extreme anger.
After a dozen seconds, a low, suppressed, and furious voice finally spoke.
"Daoist Kuhmu, why are you only telling me such crucial news now? Do you know that the people I sent have already entered that cave? All they have in mind is to retrieve that deadly weapon."
"But I can't contact them now. Their phones were completely turned off after entering the cave. I order you to go there immediately. I don't care what price you have to pay, just stop them."
"They have our high-ranking direct descendants among them. If anything happens, neither you nor I can bear that wrath."
"Those are true high-ranking officials. You have no idea how ruthless they are. If their son gets into trouble, you'll be buried with him. Even Lin Xiaotian's immense value might be affected."
Daoist Kuhmu's mouth twitched fiercely. He hadn't expected that the higher-ups would send a direct descendant of a high-ranking official.
Was he here for a quick promotion or to snatch the weapon? He didn't know what those people were thinking. He had already warned them about the danger, yet they sent a mere youngster.
Just as he was anxiously preparing to rush over and persuade those people, he suddenly thought of a possibility: if he went in himself, he might be used as a tool by them.
After all, no matter what he said, those people might not easily believe him. Everyone is susceptible to temptation in the face of that life-taking blade, including himself. If he hadn't witnessed the brutal scene firsthand, he wouldn't have been scared away.
Now, there was only one way: to enlist Lin Xiaotian's help.
Without hesitation, he got out of the car and ran towards the villa, his face filled with anxiety.
Lin Xiaotian tapped his fingers lightly on the table. He had already guessed what the outcome would be. He waited here for only a few minutes before Daoist Kuhmu rushed back, his face full of panic and urgency.
"What happened? The sky hasn't fallen, yet you're rushing around like this. You're a master of the Land Immortal realm, it's rare to see you like this."
A hint of a smile flickered in Lin Xiaotian's eyes, but he deliberately feigned confusion.
Daoist Kuhmu's voice trembled. "Mr. Lin, it's just as you predicted. Those higher-ups from Tianluodiwang wouldn't give up on this weapon, so they immediately took people and entered. I'm no match for them, and I might not even be able to find the deepest part."
"Once I get there, I'll be greatly affected, and my sanity might even disappear. So, could I ask Mr. Lin for help? As long as you can get those people out, name your price. If I can do it, I will spare no effort."
Lin Xiaotian's lips curved into a beautiful arc, his eyes filled with mockery. "Old Daoist, I told you before that the place is very dangerous. Wasn't my implication clear enough? Even I would be affected if I went in, and at the deepest part, it would be a miracle if I could barely control my emotions."
"Do you understand how dangerous it is when I say this? If you ask me to go in now, wouldn't that be equivalent to asking me to fight them, unable to control my last shred of sanity? I might even kill you with that deadly sword."
Daoist Kuhmu's expression became extremely grim upon hearing this, but his eyes were filled with terror.
He was now hoping that those people hadn't reached the deepest part yet. After all, without a guide, one might proceed cautiously. Who else possessed Lin Xiaotian's formidable strength to rush down the mountain without restraint?
That was a chasm thousands of meters deep.
At this moment, his face was filled with anxiety, and his eyes pleaded. His voice trembled as he said, "Mr. Lin, can you please help? Just stop them."
"Whether you reach the deepest part or not, I will owe you a life. If I can't get them back in time, I might die too."
"Tianluodiwang will show me no mercy. After all, this is the news I reported. If everyone dies in there, they will hold me accountable. I don't want to die. I just wanted to contribute, but I didn't expect them to be so impatient."
Lin Xiaotian mused, "Judging by your demeanor, there must be some important figure inside, otherwise, you wouldn't be this anxious."
"But who is that person, and why are you so terrified?"
"Logically, after you reported this to your superiors, the people they sent should bear their own consequences. After all, you already mentioned the danger inside. You couldn't have failed to explain the situation clearly."
Daoist Kuhmu said with a mournful face, "Mr. Lin, can we talk as we walk? I'm afraid time is running out, and they might get too deep to ever come out."
"Alright!" Lin Xiaotian stood up and walked out, his smile growing more pronounced.
"Remember, you owe me a huge favor. Also, tell your higher-ups that this favor is not easy to repay. Your superiors should understand the importance of this matter. If I save them, I will be risking my life to help you."
"When the time comes, whatever I need, you must deliver it to me immediately. Don't play any more petty tricks with me."
Seeing that Lin Xiaotian was willing to put himself in danger, Daoist Kuhmu's face flushed slightly with excitement, and his eyes were filled with gratitude.
"Mr. Lin, rest assured, I will convey this matter to our higher-ups in its entirety. And I believe Mr. Lin knows better than I do how dangerous it is inside."
"If we're on time and those people refuse to come out, they can be directly beaten out. I believe they will understand."