Human strength had always been underestimated, especially in a mythical world like this, where mortals were treated as little more than grass and ants.
But that was indeed the reality. Ignorant, uncivilized humans—especially ordinary mortals—truly had no ability whatsoever to resist powerful members of the Demon Race or cultivators.
Only Li Jing and his wife were so kind and so responsible toward the people under their rule, protecting the citizens of Chen Tang Pass without complaint or regret. Elsewhere, most generals nowadays would not care whether mortals lived or died.
In any case, after Li Jing heard Chen Mu's words, he obediently shut up and stopped discussing the matter.
As a general of this era, he was loyal to Chaoge. What Chen Mu had just said would have been outright treasonous in these times.
But considering that Chen Mu was not someone to provoke and was also the benefactor who intended to help his son, Li Jing naturally kept silent.
Meanwhile, Xiao Qing and Shen Gongbao's battle continued. Or rather, Xiao Qing was simply firing at Shen Gongbao, while he could only flee in a panic. It was completely one-sided.
"Don't... stop... stop..."
After getting hit several more times, Shen Gongbao shouted.
"Don't stop? All right, as you wish?"
Xiao Qing was utterly stunned. She had not expected anyone to make such a request, so she continued firing at Shen Gongbao.
"Stop... stop shooting! I surrender!"
Shen Gongbao was on the verge of tears and could not help giving himself a fierce slap.
His stutter really was harming him badly. For no reason at all, he had gotten shot several extra times.
Hearing that, Xiao Qing put away her gun and looked at him calmly.
In truth, after firing for so long, Xiao Qing's Spiritual Power had been almost completely