Chapter 1176 Spiraling Out of Control

• "Uh ... " Liam wasn't a fool. He could sense the delicate tension between Lucian and these cultivators, so he didn't dare say too much. Carefully, he answered, "I was about to find it, but then these people showed up and captured me. I'm still not entirely sure what's going on."
• Lucian quickly untied Liam and then turned to address the group. "Let me introduce you all—this is my man, Liam," he said, pointing to him.
• Lucian decided to be direct, offering the simplest explanation. "Before I joined the sect, I served in the military, and Liam here was one of my most trusted subordinates. He's the person I trust most from my time in the outside world."