Unfortunately, the injured True Immortal had some history with Red Leaf Ridge. He was Zhao Sanshui of the Nanwan Zhao Family.
While fighting a Heavenly Demon, he had been contaminated by some Heavenly Devil Qi and decisively severed his own right arm.
A Golden Core Realm cultivator possessed a flawless body. Though a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator could regrow a severed limb, it took time.
Such an injury did not greatly affect his combat strength, but a full recovery would require a long period of recuperation.
Yet he was not discouraged. Instead, he appeared rather composed—after all, not just anyone could act so decisively.
However, upon learning that Red Leaf Ridge had actually slaughtered a large number of Heavenly Demons, he became somewhat unsettled.
Happiness was relative. They had killed Heavenly Demons without suffering so much as a scratch, while he had lost an arm.
There was no doubt they were not lying. After all, the squad was filled with cultivators from various factions.
So when Zhao Sanshui heard Li Yuren suggest that everyone return to the grand array, he showed some reluctance.
His reason was the same as before: they had not yet figured out the Heavenly Demons' true capabilities, so why withdraw?
The Heavenly Demons they had encountered did not seem all that strong. Red Leaf Ridge even had such a powerful trump card, so why retreat?
He even touted himself a little. "I'm injured and still want to keep investigating. You people are a bit short on courage!"
But Li Yuren replied that this was their judgment, and the decision was not open for discussion. They were merely informing him.
"If you're unwilling to accept it, you can continue investigating. We won't accompany you."
That was the point of sending out three squads. They did not belong