Under the circumstances, Chao Gai said nothing more and simply left.
His only purpose had been to ensure the safety of Ruan Xia'er and his brothers.
Beyond that, he had nothing to worry about.
Chao Gai knew full well what Ruan Xia'er and his brothers were capable of.
They might one day secure positions for themselves on Mount Liang.
That would be a rather good outcome.
Moreover, Chao Gai had gleaned something from Jade Qilin Lu Junyi's attitude toward Ruan Xia'er and his brothers.
Ruan Xia'er and his brothers were probably no ordinary men, either.
Otherwise, given their martial prowess, Jade Qilin Lu Junyi would never have treated them so kindly.
By now, Chao Gai had come to understand Jade Qilin Lu Junyi quite well.
Jade Qilin Lu Junyi was a very proud man who held people like himself in high regard.
Of course, others could also earn his respect if they possessed great strength.
Chao Gai himself was one such example.
Only because he possessed strength that could rival Jade Qilin Lu Junyi's had Chao Gai been able to live so comfortably on Mount Liang.
Without that, Chao Gai could never have enjoyed such an easy life.
Ruan Xia'er, however, was entirely different from him. Though Xu Tong's words were simple, Ruan Xia'er had still discerned Mount Liang's ambition in them.
Or rather, he had now seen Xu Tong's ambition!
"Your aims are lofty."
Ruan Xia'er watched Xu Tong silently, then suddenly uttered those words.
"What point is there in living if you have no lofty aims?"
Xu Tong shrugged, showing no intention of stopping.
This was hardly an idea he had dreamed up a day or two ago.
The others on Mount Liang had probably seen it long ago.
Only Chao Gai remained utterly unaware of the great