Before they set out, Zuo Qianqiu had instructed Yang Xiao to keep a close eye on Chen Fan and not let him make a move unless absolutely necessary, lest the Bloodfiend True Qi hasten its erosion of his body.
But Yang Xiao had grievances he could not voice!
This Vice Chiliarch Chen struck far too quickly. Yang Xiao simply could not hold him back!
He had merely gotten ahead of Chen Fan and slain a minor Divine Treasury Realm demon for him, yet Chen Fan had glared at him.
After driving back the demon monkeys, the group continued on their journey. This time, Chen Fan and Yang Xiao walked directly at the rear, and this gesture won Chen Fan even more goodwill from the Brocade Guard.
Inside the carriage.
"Old Qin, what do you think of this Vice Chiliarch of the Brocade Guard?"
Princess Mingyue's voice came from within the carriage. Though she had remained inside just now, she had seen what had happened outside.
"Young, bold, responsible, dutiful, and decisive in killing. He is a good prospect, but it is a pity he will not live long!"
"If this old man is not mistaken, he cultivates the Blood Fiend Art, and it seems he has cultivated it to Great Perfection. Now, the Bloodfiend True Qi has already begun eroding his body."
"But he is rather strange. Given that he has cultivated the Blood Fiend Art to such a level, he should have long since been completely eroded by the baleful intent, become muddle-headed, or even suffered qi deviation. Yet he has barely been affected. It truly is somewhat miraculous."
"However, the Bloodfiend True Qi has already begun eroding his dantian. Even if he has some means of suppressing it, once enough time passes, he will still end up suffering