"Senior," Liam and Grace bowed simultaneously.
"Juniors, it saddens me to see you leave," Beatrice announced. "Even our disciples have grown fond of their new morning routine. Are you certain I can't convince you to prolong your stay?"
"I truly apologize, Senior," Grace said. "We made previous agreements with Fellow Daoist Lancelot from the Secret Jade Sect. We wouldn't dare to risk offending him."
Obviously, Beatrice, or the Roaring Thunder Sect for that matter, didn't want the two to leave, at least when it came to Liam.
And, if the Sect truly wanted to, Liam wouldn't be able to leave. Nothing in his power could prevent that outcome.
Yet, coercion made for a poor incentive. The Sect wanted Liam for his alchemy, which he could refuse to do or directly tamper with, causing untold damage to the Sect itself.
