Not only did Huo Hai keep his longsword drawn, but the sword qi along its blade grew even denser. Yet Qingfeng showed no irritation at all. If anything, he seemed relieved.
"You truly have no intention of reconciling with us, young friend? You intend to fight us to the bitter end?" Qingfeng asked calmly.
Wasn't that obvious? Huo Hai was puzzled. Then he understood what the old fellow meant. He clearly wanted to claim the moral high ground. It seemed that although these fellows from the Medicine King Sect had abandoned their principles, they still could not change their habits. They remained so mild-mannered, so courteous and refined.
Even when they were already sworn enemies, they still needed an excuse before attacking, something to absolve themselves of blame. Huo Hai sneered inwardly. They really want to be whores and still have monuments raised to their chastity. He found these old fellows more detestable by the moment.
When someone disliked another person, no matter how well that person behaved, it only made them more irritating. That was exactly how Huo Hai felt now. "Old fellow, why waste so much breath? You just want a fight, don't you? If you're going to attack, get on with it."
Huo Hai's words still did not anger Qingfeng. "Since Your Excellency the Insect Emperor has said so, let us have a match. We of the Medicine King Sect are all Elixir Spirit Masters and are not skilled in combat, so we will take a little advantage and fight you together, all three of us. I imagine that should be nothing to Your Excellency the Insect Emperor." Qingfeng spoke as slowly as ever.
Huo Hai said disdainfully, "If you want to gang up on me, then do it. Do you think I'm afraid of you? Your