"These little tricks, frankly speaking, are not worthy of elegance.
"Please forgive my inadequacy."
Li Mosheng did not laugh; his brow furrowed even tighter:
"The Heavenly Tablet..."
"The location of the Heavenly Tablet is known by no one on this earth except the Island Master.
"Why send it when the Island Master is critically ill?
"Moreover... although the Island Master's health is poor, he can still hold on for a brief while.
"Enough to await the end of this selection.
"The trouble is, there are too many rats on this island. If they can't be thoroughly cleaned before undertaking great matters, they'll cause chaos at crucial moments.
"Though merely a minor ailment, it's ultimately unsightly."
He paused briefly, then continued with a smile:
"Well, I've said almost everything I needed to say.
"You are that precious material Old Ghost has awaited for a long time.
"You mustn't die here."
