"On this tiny Demon-Scale Island, he managed to reach the peak of the Martial Enlightenment Stage through his own efforts. If he had proper cultivation techniques and guidance, he would surely advance by leaps and bounds. He has only just broken through, so his control over his power is still far too weak."
Zhan Hu followed Sikong Jing's excuse and added to it.
It was precisely because his control was too weak that his true energy had flown about wildly and knocked the Golden Body Realm thugs unconscious.
Upon hearing this, Elder Ruan immediately came to a realization.
The way he looked at Sikong Jing finally changed; he no longer regarded him with indifference.
"Not bad. It seems you really are quite impressive. Defeating someone in the Golden Body Realm while still at the Martial Enlightenment Stage truly shows extraordinary combat talent..."
"If you can break through quickly, then you are indeed worth nurturing. I will not hold this matter against you any longer."
Hearing this, the furious thugs around them stiffened, but none dared say a word.
As for Sikong Jing, he merely smiled faintly. Since Elder Ruan needed talented devilmen, then he would let him see overwhelming talent.
That way, this matter would naturally be smoothed over with ease.
Yet the next moment, Elder Ruan felt that he could not simply encourage a devilman's arrogance. He once again spoke loftily, "However, you must learn to control your power as soon as possible. If there is a next time, you will be executed without mercy."
"Zhan Hu, I'll leave him to you from here on. Nurture him properly, and do not let what just happened occur again."
Zhan Hu repeatedly nodded in acknowledgment.
The little farce came to an end. Under Zhan Hu's arrangements, the devilmen from Demon-Scale Island