Xuan Lengyan hurriedly snatched him back and patted his back repeatedly. "All right, all right. I won't doubt you anymore. Settle down."
She didn't believe him, anyway. The problem was that this wicked disciple was such a good actor, mixing truth and lies until even she couldn't tell which was which.
Xu Yi gasped for a while, his complexion steadily improving. Before long, he had gotten to his feet and stretched. Then he clasped his hands toward Xuan Lengyan. "Thank you, Master, for saving me. If you hadn't given me your spirit medicine just now, your disciple might not have made it."
Whether it was true or false, he knew the facts better than anyone. He had finally covered up the awkwardness from earlier and didn't want to stir up trouble again. Taking the opportunity, he hastily piled one flattering compliment after another on his esteemed master, lest she get all haughty again.
Xuan Lengyan gave a cold snort and was about to scold Xu Yi when several black shadows flew back one after another.
Then, people began plummeting from the sky like dumplings dropping into a pot. More than ten figures fell in quick succession, some alive, some dead. Even those still breathing were at death's door.
Xuan Lengyan's eyes widened. She could hardly believe these giant beasts were so swift, much less that such formidable Spiritual Root Layer Three experts had barely been able to fight back against them.
Roar! Roar!
Wail! Wail!
All seven giant beasts cried out to Xu Yi almost simultaneously. Their meaning was obvious: Boss, it's time to pay us.
Xu Yi waved a hand. "Be patient, be patient. I'll deal with things on my end first. Keep pestering me and I'll kick you off the team."
With spirit liquid spurring them on, the