Long Yan's words left everyone momentarily stunned, including Lu Wujue beside him. After all, who isn't afraid of death? Yet, Long Yan had resolutely refused Elder Tiancheng's offer, a decision that caught everyone off guard.
Initially, Lu Wujue had intended to invite Long Yan to join the Tianshan Sect, but seeing Elder Tiancheng's efforts go unreciprocated, he couldn't help but feel a trace of relief.
Long Yan glanced at the surrounding situation but didn't detect any hint of displeasure on Elder Tiancheng's face. As expected of the elder of a prestigious sect, his emotions were as unreadable as an ancient scripture. It seemed the people of Shu Mountain were even more calculating than Long Yan had imagined.
Of course, offending Elder Tiancheng was out of the question. Long Yan quickly spoke.
"As a junior, I have been ignorant in the face of Elder Tiancheng's gracious invitation. However, I have urgent matters to attend to and fear I may inadvertently burden Shu Mountain."
