When Qin Yuan had fought the Black-Robed Evil Soul Master outside Nuoding City, Tang Hao had not been present. Years spent fleeing had also left his channels of information hopelessly restricted, so he had not known Qin Yuan possessed Divine Slaughter's Domain. That was why he was surprised.
His eyes sharp as blades, Qin Yuan walked up beside Lei Meng with a fierce expression. "Tang Hao, you've got some nerve attacking my disciple. What, do you need me to join forces with Spirit Hall and launch another campaign to encircle and annihilate the Clear Sky Sect?"
Qin Yuan's relationship with Spirit Hall was no secret. He had said that to force Tang Hao's hand!
Besides, Tang Hao could not possibly be foolish enough to admit Tang San was his son. His attack had lacked any legitimate justification to begin with.
But he was Tang Hao, the man Spirit Hall had named the foremost of the Ten Great Villains. With that notorious reputation to shield him, he was confident Qin Yuan would not suspect Tang San's identity.
"Do I need permission from you and your disciple to kill someone? Good thing you came. Today, master and disciple can set off for the afterlife together!" Despite those ruthless words, Tang Hao did not immediately attack.
Understanding his intent, Qin Yuan quickly transmitted his voice to Lei Meng. "Go into the city. Suotuo City isn't too far from Spirit City, so Tang Hao won't dare attack inside it. If I don't come to find you, all of you must stay there and wait for Brother Dugu and the others to send support."
"Be careful, Teacher." Lei Meng did not make a fuss.
When he could not help, simply avoiding becoming a hindrance was a great contribution.
Lei Meng turned around and returned to