Surrender and Be Spared

Tang Huo'er flew to my side, the softness returning to her eyes as the iron-blooded resolve from before faded. In a sweet voice, she said, "Brother, you weren't hurt just now, were you? Honestly, how could you charge into the Ice River Valley army alone? You should have told Huo'er so I could go with you!"

I laughed heartily. "Huo'er is looking more and more like a young valley master now. You're even telling me what to do!"

Tang Huo'er immediately became embarrassed and hurriedly said that was not what she meant.

Xiao Yan also flew over and gave me a round of scolding, saying that I had not even called him before running off alone to hunt down the Hall of Souls members. It was far too unfriendly.

"Still, your courage is truly impressive. You actually dared to charge into the Ice River Valley army all by yourself. Admirable, admirable!"

Xiao Yan gave me a thumbs-up, looking at me with admiration. After Ice River Valley had retreated, all of Burning Flame Valley had fallen into hesitation. Faced with a formidable enemy like Ice River Valley, they did not know whether they should pursue them or not.

Yet at that moment, I had charged alone into the Ice River Valley army and struck directly at a powerful Seven Star Dou Zong foe. Every Burning Flame Valley Disciple was shocked by my insane action. Even many elders felt respect rise in their hearts. They would never have dared to do such a thing—it was simply courting death!

I listened calmly to Xiao Yan's praise, thinking to myself that if it had not been to fulfill Old Crow's request, I would not have wanted to do something so dangerous either. Was being surrounded and attacked by a whole group from Ice River