The Cannibal Buddha reassured everyone, telling them to rest at ease here. Once the situation stabilized, he would arrange for them to be escorted back home.
"Thank you, High Priest." Professor Cui raised his teacup, using tea instead of wine, to express his gratitude to the Cannibal Buddha.
Although this mission had gone awry, they inadvertently established a connection with the Esoteric Sect.
The Esoteric Sect is a major power comparable to the Dharma Sect. The resources the Dharma Sect can provide, the Esoteric Sect can match, and with the connection through Yang Xiao, the Esoteric Sect might become a more reliable partner in the future.
Of course, all of this depends on the intentions of the Cannibal Buddha, as it is well known that the Esoteric Sect is conservative and exclusive.
