But simply giving up like this still left them somewhat uneasy.
"You mean this mutant True Dragon was originally meant for you?"
Suddenly, an expert looked at Yun Qiyue and asked.
"Of course. You were only meant to help us find the mutant True Dragon and help us kill it. Nothing more."
"Now, thank you for your help. Your task is complete. You may leave."
Yun Qiyue's face remained expressionless as she walked step by step toward the gravely wounded, dying mutant True Dragon.
"So that's how it is. No wonder Senior Brother Li and the others never came."
"So it was the Heavenly Blade Sage's intention. Understood. We'll leave first, then."
"Sorry to disturb you."
"Heh, what a truly dramatic scene."
"Withdraw."
Some of the smarter ones had already realized the truth at this moment. They cupped their hands toward Yun Qiyue and Ye Lin, then turned and left without a shred of reluctance.
But a few were clearly stubborn mules.
"If that's the case, why didn't the Heavenly Blade Sage send someone to take it away? He had us rejoice for nothing and toil for nothing."
A young man complained bitterly.
If it had already been decided in advance, why hadn't they said so sooner?
If they had told him sooner, he would not have come.
For this matter, he had even specifically brought along his trump card, intending to slaughter his way through this place.
He had never expected the ending to be like this.
"Is the Heavenly Blade Sage's decision something you can question? Hurry up and leave."
His companion, staring at the icy look in Yun Qiyue's eyes, grabbed him and swiftly departed.
Only after all those people had left did Ye Lin suddenly come to a realization.
So this thing had been theirs all