Shen Hui and the others quickly broke away from the fight and fled.
Seeing Shen Hui and the others leave, Yuan Lang and his companions didn't pursue them. They all breathed a sigh of relief.
If Bi Fan hadn't been there today, they would have been in grave danger.
"Fellow Daoist Bi Fan, thank you for saving us!" Yuan Lang said, cupping his hands.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Bi Fan!" Yuan Lang's companions all thanked him as well.
Bi Fan smiled. "It was only right. Besides, I had no choice but to step in. They wanted to kill me."
"Fellow Daoist Bi Fan, I think you're more suited to be the captain of this adventuring team than I am. I'll give you the position. I'm sure everyone will accept you wholeheartedly!" Yuan Lang said.
"Exactly! We all accept you wholeheartedly. If you lead the adventuring team, we're willing to follow your orders." Chen Jiao, the only woman among Yuan Lang's five companions, spoke up.
Her features were sharply defined, and she had a decidedly masculine air.
Perhaps because she had spent years adventuring far from home, she was more openhearted and forthright than ordinary women.
The other three nodded in agreement.
They had seen how powerful Bi Fan was. They knew that only with a strong leader could they survive in the Chaos Starfield—and thrive.
Yuan Lang introduced them to Bi Fan. "These four are Chen Jiao, Zhang Yang, Du San Si, and Zhao Yu Fei! They're all good friends of mine, and they support my decision."
"Are you really willing to venture out with me?" Bi Fan asked.
"We are!" the five answered in unison.
Bi Fan thought for a moment. "Let's all make Soul Oaths never to betray our companions!"
"Of course, you're free not to swear one,