The actions of the two Foundation Establishment masters just now were not without purpose; people of their level never do anything without meaning.
Everyone present was experienced, well aware of this fact. The two Foundation Establishment masters stepping forward was no act of negotiation; it was simply a show of 'discussion' out of courtesy, since behind them stood the Supreme Profound Sect. It was a façade to leave everyone with some dignity.
Thus, if one hoped to refuse, another path would have to be found.
The crowd glanced about; most family cultivators were worried and didn't dare take the lead, but with their own safety at stake, they couldn't just turn a blind eye.
At this moment, a man with a goatee stepped forward, an expression of bitter amusement on his face. "Master Gu, we'd certainly like to help, but that Red Cloud Daoist escaped from the hands of several True Men. His strength is clear to see. Even if we were willing, I doubt we'd make much difference."
