Guan Qingya, who had been courteous and respectful toward the elders, froze. He looked at Niu Youdao pointing at him, then at Gong Lince and the others, especially his own master, Yan Li, not knowing what to do.
Niu Youdao crooked the finger pointing at him. "I told you to come over. Don't you have ears?"
Yan Li gave Guan Qingya a look, signaling that it was fine. He did not believe Niu Youdao would dare slaughter a Purple Gold Cave disciple in public. If he really did, then regardless of who had been right or wrong before, Niu Youdao would be at fault, and even Elder Zhong of Turtle-Sleep Pavilion would not be able to cover for him.
To be honest, with matters having reached this point, especially in such a setting, Guan Qingya was truly frightened. He could not help thinking of how Niu Youdao had killed Zhao Kingdom's three Elders in Heaven Valley.
But fear and regret were useless. What had happened had already happened. He could only steel himself and walk over.
As soon as he approached Niu Youdao, he forced a smile and was about to cup his hands in greeting when Niu Youdao pointed again at the ground before him, signaling for him to come closer.
He had no choice but to take another step forward. Yet Niu Youdao still pointed at the ground in front of himself, so Guan Qingya could only force himself to move nearer.
Then Niu Youdao suddenly struck. His hand flashed with blinding speed, and he flung out a slap.
Smack! The slap rang out crisp and loud. Guan Qingya tried to dodge, but he was too late. He crashed to the ground, blood spraying from his mouth and nose.
Niu Youdao had shown no mercy. He had struck