The Body Sect members had been far too ruthless. If Huo Yuhao hadn't unleashed his Torso Soul Bone skill at the final moment to freeze himself completely, using the hardness of Ultimate Ice to withstand the Body Sect team's assault, he might well have perished.
Tang Wutong and Xiao Xiao were in no serious danger. They weren't even injured, so they didn't need treatment.
That was where things stood: the dead couldn't be saved, the gravely wounded couldn't be helped, and the uninjured needed no attention.
"Are we really just going to watch Yuhao die?"
Tang Wutong was frantic. Yuhao's breathing grew weaker by the moment. At this rate, he would soon be dead.
"Get Yuhao back to the academy as soon as possible. Maybe the Golden Ancient Tree's power can stabilize his injuries."
Gong Changlong thought of the academy's Golden Ancient Tree. Last time, Yuhao had stabilized the Ultimate Ice Soul Power in his body with its help.
"No. We can't take Yuhao back right away. The Sun Moon Empire has a warrant out for him. The moment we leave Ming Capital, we'll be pursued. We'll wait until tomorrow night."
Zhou Yi objected. The Sun Moon Empire had been watching Yuhao for a long time; Xiao Hongchen had even made a point of coming over when they entered the city.
Their only option was to wait until tomorrow night, after the assassination plan succeeded, then take Yuhao and the others away amid the ensuing chaos. That was the best choice.
"What a hassle!"
Gong Changlong realized it too. In anger, he smashed his fist through the table.
"First, stabilize Yuhao's injuries. Wutong, fuse your Soul Power with Yuhao's. You should be able to help stabilize his condition. We only need to hold on until tomorrow night. Then Elder Song