No Bloodshed Today

Hua Xiezhi's words struck right at the heart of the matter. Ka Ding's mouth twitched, and he sighed inwardly.

You were the ones who asked for help first, but now it's somehow our fault?

If we hadn't fled here in a panic, who knows how much longer you'd have been stuck here!

But he could not put it that way. He could only sigh. "I'm just saying that they're very ruthless, while you... are comparatively kind."

"Kind... Is that supposed to be an insult?" Hua Xiezhi snorted, then shot Qu Jianlei a questioning look.

Qu Jianlei spread his hands. "Do as you please. I don't care."

That settled it! Hua Xiezhi's heart settled completely. I knew it. With a starship in hand, what could possibly be beyond the First One's ability to handle? She looked calmly at Ka Ding. "They're chasing this heap of junk so relentlessly... Is there some reason?"

Ka Ding froze for a moment before answering instinctively, "Striking at our living forces and destroying our combat potential—isn't that normal?"

"You're lying," Hua Xiezhi said bluntly, her expression darkening slightly. "Do you think I'm easy to fool?"

"I..." Ka Ding wanted to argue, but in the end, he said nothing and merely lowered his eyelids.

"If you won't cooperate, then forget it." Hua Xiezhi shook her head. "When we leave, we'll leave you here."

"Don't worry, we won't kill you. But we won't take you with us either."

"My lady..." A baby-faced woman spoke up. She was a peak C-rank Water Attribute.

"Shut up!" Old Seven, the Wood Attribute, glared fiercely at her before turning to Hua Xiezhi.

He took a deep breath. "My friend, they'll definitely come after us. As for why... is there really any need to ask?"

"Of course there is." Hua Xiezhi looked at