Suxin's expression instantly grew complicated, a mixture of icy killing intent and hesitation.
One of the chief culprits behind Tianhe Sect's destruction now stood before her. That was the main source of her killing intent.
She would never forget those scenes for the rest of her life. Countless Tianhe Sect elders had died miserably at the Mountain-Bearing Tortoise's hands. That was an undeniable fact.
What troubled her was that Li Qing had gone to great lengths to capture this spirit beast for her. She did not know what attitude she should take toward this Mountain-Bearing Tortoise.
Li Qing quickly realized this as well.
He had not thought so deeply about it before, because he knew little about the circumstances surrounding Tianhe Sect's destruction.
But after thinking it over carefully and noticing the hint of difficulty on Suxin's face, Li Qing understood quite a few things.
That was right. Shangqing Sect had practically mobilized its entire sect back then. How could they possibly have left behind this powerful Third-tier sacred tortoise that guarded the sect?
After a long while, Li Qing finally sighed.
"I failed to consider this thoroughly. I'll leave this Mountain-Bearing Tortoise's life entirely in your hands. Kill it or carve it up as you please—whatever makes you happy."
In truth, for a demonic beast willing to submit like this, signing a spirit contract of recognition was naturally the final outcome.
But Li Qing also understood that he had no right to ask Suxin to forgive the Mountain-Bearing Tortoise. This was the hatred of a destroyed sect, something that would be engraved into her bones.
Thus, he handed the Mountain-Bearing Tortoise's life and death over to her.
If Suxin truly wanted to kill it, Li Qing would not mind in the slightest.
But the moment those words were spoken,