Cloud Marquis pondered for a moment, then said, "Ning Xiaochuan is the Little Marquis of the Sword Pavilion Marquis's Mansion and holds a high position in the imperial court. This marquis cannot slaughter a fellow official."
Although Cloud Marquis made himself sound principled, claiming he would not slaughter a colleague of the imperial court, his words had actually exposed Ning Xiaochuan's identity and tied the Sword Pavilion Marquis's Mansion to him.
This was not merely about eliminating Ning Xiaochuan.
He intended to borrow the White Fox Young Master's power to wipe out the entire Sword Pavilion Marquis's Mansion.
The White Fox Young Master fixed his gaze on Ning Xiaochuan, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Young man, you truly do not know the height of heaven or the depth of earth. Our Mystic Beast clan eats humans, and you dare interfere? You must be tired of living. Kill yourself, or you will drag your family down with you."
Ning Xiaochuan's eyes were icy as he smiled. "Humans eat Mystic Beasts, Mystic Beasts eat humans. The two sides have long been incompatible as fire and water. Why would I not dare interfere?"
"Humans and Mystic Beasts are natural enemies. Whether humans eat Mystic Beasts or Mystic Beasts eat humans depends on whose strength is greater. Clearly, I am stronger than you now, so you can only be eaten by me." The White Fox Young Master puffed out his chest, a faint smile on his face. He did not regard an ant like Ning Xiaochuan as worthy of notice at all.
Ning Xiaochuan said, "It is impossible for me to kill myself. If you truly think you can swallow me whole, why not try making a move yourself?"
No one had expected Ning Xiaochuan to remain so forceful before the White