Before he could rush up to Su Shi'er, Lin Hezhuo, who was helping Han Yu and Xiao Yue treat their injuries, sensed movement behind him and swiftly turned to look at the rapidly approaching Baili Lingquan.
"Hmm?"
Lin Hezhuo frowned.
Before he could speak, Han Yu, who looked utterly weak before him, forced himself to perk up first.
His unfriendly gaze immediately fell on Baili Lingquan.
"Junior Brother Ling Quan, what are you trying to do?"
"Senior Brother Han, don't worry. Your junior brother was muddleheaded for a moment just now and indeed acted improperly. These two fellow cultivators stepped forward out of righteousness for you and Senior Sister Xiao, and this fellow cultivator even nearly lost his life. Compared to that, I am truly ashamed. I only hope to do my part for this fellow cultivator, so I may atone for my earlier mistakes."
Baili Lingquan spoke quickly, putting on a look of guilt and gratitude.
By the end of his speech, he appeared impassioned and righteous.
Han Yu swept his gaze over Baili Lingquan, frowning thoughtfully.
Baili Lingquan's earlier conduct had disgusted him, so he naturally did not find these words easy to believe.
However, Baili Lingquan had put it this way, and they were fellow disciples besides. He had even invoked Xiao Yue and him, leaving Han Yu at a loss for how to respond.
Lin Hezhuo, on the other hand, was not so polite.
His face darkened, and he made no effort to conceal the vigilance in his eyes.
"There is no need for your concern, Fellow Daoist. Since Senior was able to destroy that demonic cultivator just now, he can naturally handle this little trouble before him!"
Lin Hezhuo's tone was distinctly hostile as he spoke.
Yet Baili Lingquan was neither angered nor annoyed by