Yan Chihuo said, "I am but an idle cloud and a wild crane, and have never liked forming alliances with others. As for the Five Fowl Sect, though I alone cannot stand against them, leaving should not be difficult. You three should return. Forgive me for not seeing you out."
The three looked at one another. Ruan Jun forced a smile and said, "Fellow Daoist, perhaps you should consider it further. We shall take our leave first."
Yan Chihuo neither agreed nor objected. The three could only smile awkwardly, rise to their feet, and bid farewell.
After leaving the inn, the three headed straight out of the city. Quan Yun said, "What an arrogant tone. He actually wants the Chief Protector to come see him in person. He truly does not know the height of the heavens or the depth of the earth!"
Ma Guang sighed. "Who told him to be so powerful? Back then, the Chief Protector fought Peacock Fairy for a full day and night, and neither could do anything to the other. This man not only slew Peacock Fairy, but also killed the Double-Pupiled Token Lord. Having the Chief Protector come see him personally is nothing much."
Quan Yun knew Ma Guang was right, but he could not swallow this indignation. He snorted and said no more. Ruan Jun said, "This cannot really be blamed on him. Put yourself in his place: if people from the Earth Spirit Sect came to invite you for no reason at all, would you readily trust them? Especially when he has just slain two Token Lords of the Five Fowl Sect. It is entirely possible that he suspects us of being from the Five Fowl Sect, trying to lure him out of the city. Naturally, he would not lightly venture into