The torrent of flames spewed by over a thousand Flying-Fire Glowworms slowly dissipated in the night sky. The obstruction before the Bearded Man and his two companions had vanished, yet they dared not advance another step.
The Bearded Man's eyes widened. He could scarcely believe what he had seen.
Their experienced, powerful "leader," who maintained two identities and led their activities in the Golden Star Branch Range, had died just like that?
He knew Old Daoist Pine's strength well. Had that disheveled, yellow-robed Daoist really killed him in such a short time?
Then just how strong was their opponent...
At that thought, cold sweat broke out on the Bearded Man's forehead.
The two gaudily dressed female cultivators, both only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, thought the same thing. Their eyes widened as they pressed close to the Bearded Man.
Their gazes toward Liu Yu were filled with shock, apprehension, and awe-but no hatred.
They had only joined forces for profit. Whenever they lacked cultivation resources, they contacted one another to pull off a big job.
Like shifting sand, they gathered when there was profit and scattered when there was none. What affection could there possibly be between them?
Naturally, the strange idea of avenging him never occurred to them.
Besides, if even Old Daoist Pine had been killed in such a short time, what would it take to deal with them?
For a moment, the three looked at Liu Yu with even greater awe.
Meanwhile, they cursed inwardly. That old, dim-eyed fool Pine-couldn't he choose his targets more carefully? Was this supposed to be a fat sheep?
Judging by how deftly he collected his spoils, this was clearly a ferocious tiger!
Just then, the three received Cang Lan's voice transmission. They exchanged discreet glances and nodded slightly.
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