Xu Yi said, "Elder Xi—no, Brother Xi, I came here because I was willing to, so naturally I didn't come hoping our talks would fall apart. You don't need to put on a show of being tough, either. Your situation now may be worse than your complexion. The entire division sent out its elite forces, only to fall short at the last hurdle. Of course, Huo Zhongxing was leading the team, so he should bear the primary responsibility for what happened."
"But remember, at the time, Huo Zhongxing and Bing Yuan were the ones who surrounded Ghost Seven and shouldered the heaviest burden. The task assigned to you, Brother Xi, was the easiest. A Divine Embryo powerhouse led forces far stronger than the enemy, yet the whole operation ended in utter humiliation. I don't know what the higher-ups will think of this, Brother Xi."
"But if I hand in this Ruyi Pearl at this juncture, I believe someone up there will immediately reach a conclusion: your mind, Brother Xi, wasn't on your official duties at all, but on your private vendetta. I don't know what consequences will follow if this comes to light, but I'm sure you know perfectly well what they'll be..."
With almost every sentence Xu Yi spoke, Xi Mengfan's gaze darkened another shade. His heart boiled, and he cursed without end.
He had always known Xu Yi was as cunning as a fox, but he hadn't expected Xu Yi to see straight into his very marrow at a glance.
His current situation wasn't merely bad. It was downright terrible.
A siege that should have been a sure thing had ended in utter defeat. They had not only lost Elder Bing Yuan, but also the Spirit Gun squad, the Plum Blossom Iron Guard, and the hidden guard forces.