"The northern border? I'll go too!" Kingsley Kelley volunteered boldly.
Ethan Smith shook his head and said, "With your current cultivation level, going would be pointless. Stay here and behave yourself."
After saying this, Ethan gave the Deputy Sect Master a nod before preparing to leave.
"Friend Ethan, please wait," the Deputy Sect Master suddenly called out, stopping Ethan.
Ethan turned to look at the Deputy Sect Master and said, "Deputy Sect Master, there's no need to keep me. The evils of the North Plain must be dealt with, and I'm determined to go."
A hint of embarrassment flashed across the Deputy Sect Master's face. He coughed lightly and said, "Friend Ethan, you misunderstand me. I was only hoping you could return the Heavenly Essence Bell."
"The Heavenly Essence Bell is extremely important to the Cloud Sect at the moment, so..."
Ethan immediately appeared awkward. He hurriedly retrieved the Heavenly Essence Bell and handed it to the Deputy Sect Master.