Nian Huan pursed her lips at the sound-transmission, as though her enjoyment had been spoiled.
But she had no choice but to obey Blood Butcher's command, so she could only do as told.
She swept her gaze over the crowd and gave a seductive smile. "Don't be so nervous. This little woman only wants to kill this one person!"
As she spoke, she raised a finger and pointed from afar at Miao Yue'er behind Zhou Muyun.
"If you obediently listen... perhaps I can spare your lives?"
At her words, many people's eyes began to flicker.
A powerful True Astral Realm enemy, and the target was not even them. Perhaps...
Several figures silently retreated to the side, seeking to protect themselves.
Yet four figures went against the current, standing firmly beside Zhou Muyun.
Yan Chi, He Jianzhou, Yu Qianning, and Jiang Hunyuan.
Xue Qi, who had retreated to the side, darted his eyes about, his face full of embarrassment.
"Coward!"
Jiang Hunyuan coldly cursed, then looked at Zhou Muyun and laughed heartily. "Junior Brother Zhou, though this senior brother is no match for you, I too wish to see just what makes a True Astral Realm martial artist so formidable!"
He Jianzhou sighed. "My master thinks highly of you. Since you refuse to retreat, I'll have to trouble myself a little."
Yu Qianning smiled faintly and stood with her sword held across her body.
Yan Chi's expression was somewhat unnatural as he spoke arrogantly. "When the lips are gone, the teeth grow cold. Yan is not some short-sighted fool!"
"Zhou thanks you all!"
Zhou Muyun gave the four a deep bow, then turned toward Lin Qing. "Miss Lin, just focus on treating Yue'er! Leave everything to us!"
Lin Qing nodded, though she still arranged a ring of faint poisonous mist around