"Oh no—"
The moment the Asmodian Lord showed up, Lu Li shouted. He had planned to wait for those going back to arrive at the city, and then put the rest into his Wicked Bead. He figured it would not be a problem even if the Asmodian Lord came back.
"I just need the time for one incense stick to burn, just one!"
Lu Li was remorseful and angry. He flew the Wicked Bead to Patriarch of Law Enforcement and shouted at the same time, "Spread out and run. This is an order. Violators will be punished with death!"
The patriarchs that stayed were gathering around Patriarch of Law Enforcement because they thought they should work together to deal with the Asmodian Lord. When they first heard Lu Li's voice, they did not take it seriously. After all, Lu Li's authority had not been established yet. They were not used to being ordered by him.