"What?!!!"
"Why?? You don't believe me??"
As soon as the adorable fluffy bird said that, the imposing power that was putting much pressure on the group came back.
"What are you doing here in my cavern?????"
The snow dragon did not give the group much time to ponder on their discovery. But as confused as they were, they know that if they won't provide the snow dragon an explanation, they might not know how the will die soon.
"We bore you no ill will. We just wanted to meet the old hermit who was knowledgeable in soul beguilement. We need his help in saving my pet. She was as adorable and beautiful as you."
Long Yue said, not forgetting to compliment the tiny creature before them. Hoping that by doing this, they can win themselves a bit of goodwill at the last moment.
"Well, I'm sorry to tell you this but you were a few hours late. The old hermit that you were looking for had died already. In fact, I already burned his remains into ashes."