Seeing me watching him, Yuan Ci immediately said, "Benefactor Yan, I've improved too. Think about it carefully—isn't that right? Tell me, isn't it?"
"This... There doesn't seem to be anything to say..." After thinking it over and being glared at repeatedly by Yuan Ci, Senior Brother Yan hurriedly said, "That's right. Having thick skin and sturdy flesh is an advantage too!"
"Right! Exactly! Yuan Ci's skin is thick and his flesh is sturdy! Don't underestimate this fellow. I'm telling you, he's no worse than your Four Great Couriers!" Sun Chongyang added.
The result was like adding another stab to the wound. Yuan Ci was rendered speechless with anger and nearly burst into tears on the spot. "What do you mean, right?! If not for the sixth-grade Golden Lotus in my hands, you'd all have flown off to heaven already!"
Seeing Yuan Ci lose his temper, Senior Brother Yan and Sun Chongyang both ducked their heads. I found it amusing. Both groups ventured out in three-person teams, but in my eyes, their strength should have been evenly matched. They simply needed to adjust their positions. For example, the group led by Li Qinghe should have specialized in large-scale area attacks, while Senior Brother Yan's group should have focused on close-quarters, point-to-point combat. Each had their own strengths.
After all, when it came to close combat, Senior Brother Yan and Sun Chongyang could easily defeat Li Qinghe's group. With the enhancement from Yuan Ci's sixth-grade Golden Lotus, they were practically as tough as tanks. If they truly fought, it was hard to say who would win, so there really was no way to compare them.
Just as we were covering the rear, Yuan Ci recited several Sanskrit incantations, and a dazzling golden lotus immediately flew out beneath his feet. With a flick