"What is there to explain!"
Cen Feng lazily moved his fingers, the star beads rolling smoothly between them. His tone was casual. "Fang Mo possesses ten ancient beast souls and cultivates the Savage Body Refining Art, which grants him the innate origin talents of various savage beasts. All of those are extremely effective against mutant beasts. Isn't it perfectly normal for them to target him?"
True Lord Yunhe's eyes flickered at those words. Cen Feng had clearly come prepared, sealing off every avenue of argument.
"Fair enough!"
Yun He smiled faintly and did not dwell on the matter. After a moment's thought, he continued, "Still, I think we ought to speak with Fang Mo and find out how he defeated a mutant beast at the peak of the Heaven-Reaching realm. What methods did he use?"
The star beads stopped on True Lord Cen Feng's fingers. He raised his eyes slightly and said flatly, "The methods don't matter. Defeating mutant beasts does. Senior Brother Yunhe, would you tell the sect every method you possess? Besides, hasn't our Tianli Sect always refrained from prying into its disciples' fortuitous encounters?"
Yun He frowned slightly and looked toward True Lord Hanli, seeking his agreement.
True Lord Hanli said coolly, "Cen Feng is right. For Fang Mo to have achieved so much, he must have something unique about him. When nurturing disciples, the sect should grant them a measure of freedom and space. Excessive questioning will only breed resentment."
Yun He knew that all his questions had been in vain. The sect had indeed never pried into its disciples' fortuitous encounters. That was a sign of trust and respect for them.
"Fine, let the matter rest!" He could only give up, but then changed tack. "Still, this affair involving Fang Mo and the mutant beast