Nonsense! Of course the Scorpion Emperor was different from ordinary Sand Scorpions!
Lü Wushuang's gaze turned cold. Ignoring that jumble of reasons, she asked Hua Meiru, "Did you tell him to leave the Scorpion Emperor behind?"
Hua Meiru said, "Yes. I repeatedly told him to leave the Scorpion Emperor behind, but he kept dragging his feet."
Lü Wushuang turned her gaze to Yuan Gang and went straight to the heart of the matter. "Did you let the Scorpion Emperor escape?"
That single question instantly made Yu Cang and the others tremble with fear.
Yuan Gang said, "No. I was only afraid it would harm the soldiers behind us, so I let the Scorpion Emperor burrow into the ground first. I never expected this outcome."
Lü Wushuang said, "I do not listen to reasons. I only want results. Summon the Scorpion Emperor, and I will spare your life!"
Yuan Gang fell silent.
Hua Meiru suddenly shouted, "Did you not hear the Sacred Venerable's words?"
Yuan Gang said, "I heard them, but there is truly nothing I can do."
Lü Wushuang said, "If you do not want to die, then find a way."
Yuan Gang said, "I am not your match. I cannot defeat you, so you can say whatever you like. This has nothing to do with anyone else. The fault lies with me alone. Kill me or flay me—I will submit to whatever you decide!" He did not want to implicate the others. If his death could settle this, then he was willing to die.
What kind of talk was that? Yu Cang and the others were practically about to cry.
Lü Wushuang's expression became somewhat remarkable. It was the first time she had seen someone dare speak to her so bluntly, as though he were accusing her of using