As for Fang Xiao's words, Yuan Chen and Xian Hua naturally had nothing to say.
The former revered Fang Xiao, while the latter served him as her master.
Forget mere training—if he told them to die, they might hesitate inwardly, but in the end, they would surely charge forward obediently.
Though Jiang Qinyue wished to argue, Fang Xiao's attitude was exceedingly forceful. After considering it for a moment, she ultimately said nothing more.
As for Li Manshan, he was the most troublesome one.
The reason things had developed into their current state lay not only in his character, but even more so in his status.
First, he was the only son of Li Mobai and Qin Qing, two Spirit Transformation cultivators.
Second, he possessed a fire-attributed Heavenly Spiritual Root and had occupied the position of Tianlan Sect's Holy Son since birth.
He could be called the treasured pearl in Tianlan Sect's palm, someone everyone had to protect.
The fact that he had not become a spoiled playboy who ran around harming others was already proof that Li Mobai had disciplined him well.
But Fang Xiao was not afraid of him.
Forget that Li Mobai and Qin Qing were no longer in the Taichang Realm—even if they were, Fang Xiao would have no scruples. He would deal with Li Manshan however he saw fit.
Besides, Li Manshan could not withstand provocation. How could he possibly shamelessly beg Fang Xiao to protect him?
Thus, under Fang Xiao's urging, the four hesitated briefly before immediately setting out along their assigned routes.
Watching the four figures gradually recede into the distance, Fang Xiao stared after them for a while before withdrawing his gaze.
It could not be helped. If he could not bring himself to be ruthless, he would only harm them.
Of course,