In addition, Elder Chen was one of the five great elders of the Inner Pavilion.
If he died, then they would be weak.
Elder Wang's expression was bone-chillingly cold. Just the thought of his own Cabinet declining over the years was enough to send a pang in his heart.
He heavily fell back onto his chair, looking the other way.
Elder Li felt his heart stir in his stomach.
So many years had passed, and the Inner Pavilion had always appeared to be powerful. However, it seemed that their power was all for show. Without the five elders here today, it was hard to imagine what would become of them.
"The most important thing we can do now is to ensure Elder Chen's safe return," he slowly said to the people in the room.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Why don't we raise our conditions?"
"Haven't they already done enough? If more people were to see what conditions we've given, then wouldn't that put all of us in danger?"