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The five Tang Sect martial artists shot Gong Wenyu resentful glares. They had not expected that Gong Wenyu would actually rise from salted fish to dragon—he had only been in the Central Plains for such a short time, yet had already become friends with an outstanding talent of the Zaohua Taoist School and the most exceptional disciple of Famous Sword Villa's younger generation.
Though the Tang Sect's reputation was great, it could not compare to that of the Zaohua Taoist School or Famous Sword Villa. Moreover, this was the Central Plains, not Sichuan, so they did not dare act too recklessly.
Thus, the leading Tang Sect martial artist could only cup his hands toward Liu Gongxuan and He Feng. "Since you two young masters have spoken, the Tang Sect will give you this courtesy."
With that, the leading Tang Sect martial artist waved his hand and led them all away.
But before leaving, the leading Tang Sect martial artist gave Gong Wenyu a sinister smile. "Gong Wenyu, today, with the young masters of the Zaohua Taoist School and Famous Sword Villa protecting you, I indeed do not dare make a move. But they may protect you for a time, not for a lifetime. In any case, you killed the Tang Sect's young master. This matter is far from over!"
Gong Wenyu's expression was exceedingly grim. Though he came from a loose cultivator background, he was in truth an immensely proud man.
He could become friends with Liu Gongxuan and He Feng, but he could not bear having to cling to their protection just to stay alive.
Still, the two had spoken up for him out of good intentions. If he did not appreciate it, he would be