The delicate brows of Tang Xiaoli were knitted tightly together, and she still looked thoroughly unconvinced. She was a heaven-blessed prodigy of Shenyi Gate, and the unusual cultivation method she practiced had left her with a notoriously short temper.
Besides, she had grown up spoiled and pampered, surrounded by every comfort. It was only natural that she had developed such a haughty, overbearing disposition.
All this time, she had been the one taking things from others. Since when had anyone been allowed to step into her territory and take something from her?
A domineering temper like hers could easily get her into trouble out in the world. But with the mighty Shenyi Gate at her back, and her own remarkable talent and strength, she had never really been bullied over the years.
After all, few people were truly reckless enough to lay a hand on her.
But the people she had run into today had left her deeply annoyed.
Tang Xiaoli rolled her eyes at Lu Fengyao and demanded without the slightest courtesy, "Why are you such a coward? They're already bullying you to your face. What's there left to talk about?"
Lu Fengyao sighed helplessly and rubbed his forehead as he quietly explained, "It's not cowardice. I suspect they aren't the only ones eyeing this Meteor Spirit Stone mine. If we start fighting them now, won't we just let someone else reap the benefits? You can put up with taking a loss like that?"
At that, her expression finally softened a little. She gave a quiet snort. "Then why did you call me out here?"
"To keep them in line." Lu Fengyao smiled. "You did a good job. Now wait here. I'll call you if we need you later."
Tang Xiaoli frowned, then came back to herself and glared