There were, in fact, some differences between people who grew up in the Land of Exile and those who grew up outside.
Sun Shigang and Xiang Lan'er had hoped to use the outside world's moral standards to draw a reaction from those two. They had genuinely thought too highly of them, and disappointment was inevitable.
At that moment, however, neither could understand how people like this could exist. A female companion in your own group was being molested right before your eyes. Even if, as men, you lacked the courage to intervene, you should at least shout at the offender to stop. Surely you wouldn't pretend not to see and walk away.
Even if they were timid and afraid of trouble, this was the Immortal Mountain in the Royal Capital. There were Immortal Court Guards here. In surroundings like these, did they not even dare say a word?
Their plan had been simple: once Shi Chun or Wu Jinliang spoke up, they would strike the snake and climb the stick, seizing the opening to establish a grudge. The result was entirely unexpected, beyond even their comprehension.
What now? He already had his arm around her.
Sun Shigang and Xiang Lan'er, frozen in that tableau, suddenly turned to exchange a glance. Xiang Lan'er reacted quickly. Smack! She swung her hand and delivered a ringing slap, knocking Sun Shigang away.
Meanwhile, Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang's moral standards had not completely collapsed. There was a reason they had hurried away: they wanted to notify Bian Weiying immediately and get her out to rescue Xiang Lan'er.
Bian Weiying had partnered with Jieyun Mountain, the foremost sect in Life Continent. Faced with Falling Moon Valley's powerful contingent, if they didn't use that connection now, when would they?
They didn't even need to discuss it.