Treating a Dead Horse as Though It Were Alive

Situ Yao went and returned, his expression none too pleasant.

Several Elders present saw it. There were only a few of them; everyone else had been sent out to search for Spirit Seeds. Someone asked, "Sect Master, what did Chu Fengping want with you?"

Situ Yao said, "They discovered Niu Youdao's whereabouts. Niu Youdao is currently alone, and they have already set their sights on him."

The few exchanged looks, clearly taken aback.

Li Wuhua tentatively asked, "Does it have anything to do with us?"

Situ Yao said, "The one surnamed Chu is forcing us to join them in striking a poisonous hand against Niu Youdao."

"Ah!" They were startled. Someone said, "Why harbor such deep hatred? Niu Youdao has already been expelled; that is practically forcing him onto a dead-end road. Why keep clutching at him and invite trouble? Wouldn't it be better to let him fend for himself?"

Situ Yao shook his head, indicating that he did not know. "There can be no delay. They are waiting for us and demand that we provide twenty men. Go gather the manpower."

Li Wuhua said, "Sect Master, Niu Youdao has the Heaven Sword Talisman. Besides, you and I both know that anyone who has lived until today is no easy prey. The Yan Kingdom Imperial Court mobilized such enormous forces and still could not do anything to him. If he happens to escape, we will have offended him to the death this time. Have you considered what consequences Myriad Grotto Heaven Manor will face once he returns? He could bring us down at any time!"

Among these people, he was the least willing to harm Niu Youdao. Niu Youdao had shown him a kindness so great that he could never repay it.

Situ Yao said, "Precisely because he has the