If today's incident had not been Lu Yiye's doing, then so be it. The people of the Law Enforcement Hall mostly did work that offended others, and Squad A5 had offended plenty of people over the years. It was inevitable that someone would secretly bear a grudge, wait for a chance to strike, and vent the evil breath pent up in their chest.
But if it really was Lu Yiye's doing, then when this was brought before the Division Master, what were they supposed to say?
That Zhou Kui, a Tier Nine True Lake Body Cultivator, had been beaten by a Tier Five Weapon Cultivator? And beaten right under the eyes of the other members of Squad A5...
It would sound bad if word got out, making Squad A5 look far too incompetent, and Zhou Kui, as their captain, would lose all face as well.
A single remark woke Zhou Kui up. His expression shifted uncertainly for a while before he spoke decisively. "Back to Vast Sky City!"
As long as that Lu Yiye could be heavily punished, what did losing a little face matter?
In the main hall of the Law Enforcement Division, Qian Wudang looked at Lu Ye speechlessly. "Does that tea still have any flavor left?"
Lu Ye had already drunk three rounds of water...
He did not stand on ceremony either. After finishing it, he filled his cup again himself.
"It's all right."
Qian Wudang rubbed his forehead helplessly. "If you like this tea, just take some back with you."
"Then many thanks, my lord," Lu Ye hurriedly thanked him.
Heavy footsteps came in from outside. A short while later, a sturdy figure strode in, wrapped in the smell of blood.
Qian Wudang raised his eyes, and when he saw Zhou Kui's miserable state, his face