Niu Youdao glanced toward him, knowing what he meant. He wanted to test his beast-controlling abilities, to see whether he could contend with the Myriad Beasts Sect and lend the Yan army a helping hand!
"Monkey, solving problems doesn't always mean fighting and killing!" Niu Youdao sighed.
Yuan Gang said, "Daoist Master, you know Marshal Meng's strategy too. This battle is crucial to Yan Kingdom. We can't afford to lose. I can give it a try. Maybe I can help."
Niu Youdao met his gaze.
Guan Fangyi looked from one to the other, worried that the two would start arguing again.
Niu Youdao turned and gave her a look, signaling for her to step aside.
Guan Fangyi pursed her lips, somewhat displeased, but she still swayed her round fan and her slender waist as she withdrew.
Once there was no one else nearby, Niu Youdao asked, "Help? How would you help? Can you suppress the Myriad Beasts Sect?"
Yuan Gang said, "I never said I could suppress the Myriad Beasts Sect. It would be enough if I could suppress the birds and beasts causing havoc on the battlefield."
Niu Youdao said, "Show off your ability? Show everyone that you possess the means for one man to stand against the Myriad Beasts Sect?"
Yuan Gang said, "Daoist Master, I have no intention of showing off anything."
Niu Youdao said, "If you have no such intention, then why not avoid it? Even if you succeed, you'll have shattered the very foundation on which the Myriad Beasts Sect stands. Do you know how many people will set their sights on you?"
Yuan Gang said, "If I don't try, am I supposed to sit by and watch Marshal Meng suffer defeat?"
"Monkey!" Niu Youdao forcefully jabbed the sword he was leaning on into the