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"": "Xu Jiuqu's words still allowed Guo Baichi to save face, and to some extent, they were also a statement of fact.
It was true that this had hardly been an honorable victory. But looking at Guo Baichi, who had thrown his seniority and authority around to bully others, would his victory have been honorable if he had won?
Of course, at this point, there was no point spelling things out any further. They had to leave him a way to back down.
Guo Baichi had not regained consciousness. He was still twitching and spasming faintly.
Grand Elder Guo Shixin had become the one in charge.
In the sunlight, Guo Shixin looked somewhat pale. In fact, every Heaven Origin Elder looked a little defeated.
Guo Baichi was far from the only one desperately concerned with saving face, and their pride and confidence were tied to it.
His defeat had dealt them a heavy blow.
"We won't see you out."
Guo Shixin's lips trembled as he forced out the words.
"Venue Master Luo, let me escort you out."
Xu Jiuqu gestured for him to go ahead.
The group headed toward the gates of the Heaven Origin Taoist Grounds.
Along the way, Xu Lu kept winking and making faces at Luo Bin. Of course, with Xu Jiuqu occasionally shooting him warning looks, he said nothing.
Only after they had left the grounds, parted with Xu Jiuqu and the others, and walked another few dozen meters did Xu Lu slap Luo Bin on the shoulder and burst out laughing. "That was impressive, Mr. Luo! So satisfying! But why didn't you take the ruler and make Guo Baichi come to your door to get it back?"
"The goal wasn't to make enemies. There was no need to fight in the