Above Cloud Battle City, the bloodlight was so thick it could scarcely be dispersed. Low, resentful murmurs sounded like countless dead souls whispering in one's ears, recounting their unwillingness and hatred.
The tide-like whispers nearly made Xiao He lose his footing. Again and again, he suppressed the violence and urge to kill in his heart. With difficulty, he looked toward the City Lord's Manor, powerless to divine the odds of taking Xu Jixian away, torn by indecision.
The odds were not high—precisely a duck egg.
If he did not save him now, there would be even less chance later. Xiao He was caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to go or stay.
"Let's split up. You find a way out of the city. I'll sneak into the City Lord's Manor and act according to the situation." Xiang Yuan slapped Xiao He hard on the shoulder. The force of it made Xiao He bare his teeth in pain, and the killing intent filling his eyes instantly cleared somewhat.
Using pain to suppress killing intent!
Xiao He bit down on the tip of his tongue and stared at Xiang Yuan in surprise, saying sourly, "Brother Yuan, I thought we were the destined pair. When did you get so close to Brother Jixian?"
"Without Brother Jixian, you'll definitely pester me in the future. I don't want to perform crosstalk with you."
"Brother Yuan, you're truly loyal!"
Hearing Xiang Yuan's deliberately relaxed words, Xiao He felt ashamed of his own inferiority. He said seriously, "If you can't save Brother Xu, don't force yourself and get trapped in there too."
"Of course. Us honest folks don't stir up trouble, fear trouble even more, and fear death most of all!"
"And..."
Xiao He gritted his teeth and painted him a pie in the sky. "If you