No one had reacted.
Hua Xuening's sword was already pressed to the Sect Master's throat.
So fast!
No one had expected that this silly girl, who had stood to one side with clear eyes, looking left and right and constantly trying to assess the situation, would strike with such astonishing speed.
It was as though she had vanished from where she stood and appeared beside the Sect Master in an instant. The Sect Master had not even realized someone was standing beside him until Hua Xuening spoke.
The Sect Master did not dare move. He did not dare move at all.
Luo Shiyin stepped forward, her face stern. "Sect Master, I assume you know Director Chen's backing. CEO Lu specifically arranged for several of us to protect her, to ensure nothing could possibly go wrong."
The Sect Master was extremely nervous. "We're all friends... Anything can be discussed."
Luo Shiyin said, "Director Chen needed your permission to come because this is your residence. But if Director Chen wishes to leave, you have no right to stop her. If you do, there will be consequences. Do you understand?"
"I understand, I understand."
Hua Xuening said, "This Cleaver Sect has committed countless evils. If I kill him, I'll be doing the people a favor!"
"Don't!"
Lu Chengwen hurried over. "Heroine, don't kill our Sect Master!"
Hua Xuening looked at Lu Chengwen, her face full of frustration. "So, do I kill him or not?"
"Don't kill him."
"Why not? He's obviously a terrible person."
"Uh... He... is a terrible person, that's true..."
The Sect Master panicked. "Xiao Wen!"
"But! We can't kill him!"
"Why!?"
Lu Chengwen said, "Let me explain some reasoning to you."
"More reasoning?"
"Yes." Lu Chengwen gently pinched the blade and slowly moved it away. The Sect Master let out