Leng Jun looked at Tang San, a trace of barely perceptible admiration flashing through his eyes.
"Kid, you've got some backbone. But if I want to kill you, it'd be as easy as crushing an ant."
Leng Jun had no idea where Tang San had found the courage to step forward and stop him.
"She is a soul beast in human form. If the other powerful figures learn of this, none of you who know the truth will survive!
Any powerful figure who encountered such a situation would kill you all to silence you and eliminate future trouble.
The fact that I'm letting you leave and only keeping her behind is already the utmost mercy.
If you fail to appreciate my kindness, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
Yu Xiaogang and Flender exchanged glances.
They knew in their hearts that Leng Jun was not lying.
This was a world where the strong preyed on the weak. Whoever was stronger was in the right.
The fact that Leng Jun was willing to let them go truly counted as showing mercy.
But they also knew that once Tang San set his mind on something, he would not change it easily.
He wanted to protect Xiao Wu, and he would do it even if it cost him his life.
Sure enough, Tang San's hand clenched tighter.
He stared fixedly at Leng Jun, without the slightest hint of retreat in his eyes.
"I appreciate your kindness, Senior. But Xiao Wu is my sister. I cannot hand her over to anyone!"
"Looks like you're courting death!"
Leng Jun's expression darkened.
At that moment, a trembling voice sounded from behind Tang San.
"Brother..."
Xiao Wu slowly raised her head. Her eyes were red-rimmed, with tears welling inside them.
She gently pulled her hand free from