"Those two are strange. Everyone must exercise extreme caution on this journey!" Qiong Siren warned the elders sternly.
"Don't worry," replied the group's leader, a short elder barely taller than those around him. He chuckled, "I understand you covered for Qiong Sicheng's mistake of withholding information, leading to your underestimation of the enemies and the ambush. Now that we know of their abilities, we won't underestimate them."
Seemingly absentmindedly, the short elder patted Qiong Siren's shoulder in a patronizing manner, then turned and walked into the secret room.
Qiong Siyao, who remained behind, frowned. "That old man really thinks highly of himself because of his seniority!"
"Don't say that. Although the grand elder is over eight hundred years old, even the kings were tutored by him when they were young," said someone matter-of-factly. "Whether it's about prestige or strength, he still commands respect."