In the days Eight-Armed Crocodile Dragon had gone out to gather information, some people had already packed their bags, preparing to leave the Meng Family and seek out other experts for help, to avenge their blood-deep hatred.
Of course, since they shared a common enemy, they remained fairly united overall. No one had left without saying goodbye. Yet when Eight-Armed Crocodile Dragon returned with definite news, it did indeed make some disheartened people consider leaving.
"Elder Wang, Dragon King Meng wounded the mastermind behind it all, the Heavenly Demon Palace Lord. That has helped us vent some of our fury. It is only a pity that he failed to kill the true culprit behind the massacre. We are deeply grateful.
"However, Dragon King Meng is now seriously injured and cannot fight for the time being. What are we to do about our blood-deep vendetta?"
After a pause, perhaps realizing that his words might cause trouble and make others take him for an ungrateful fool, he added,
"We are not heartless and ungrateful people either. After all, Dragon King Meng's injury is inseparable from our affairs. If the Meng Family has any need of us in the future, we will brave fire and water without hesitation. It is simply that we are a band of wandering ghosts who have lost our families and homes. Other than revenge, there is nothing left in our lives, so..."
Before he could finish, Elder Wang glared furiously.
"So you want to leave, is that it!
"Hmph! What do you mean, not heartless and ungrateful? What do you mean, braving fire and water without hesitation? Aren't you saying all this because you think there is no hope of revenge if you remain with the Meng Family?
"If I had known it would end like this, I