People like this were far more formidable than brainless fools who only knew how to stir up trouble.
They knew how to exploit their advantages, placing themselves on the moral high ground and using the majority's perspective to attack, in a roundabout way, anyone who threatened their interests.
If he succeeded, he would not only trample over Su Jiu to highlight his own righteousness, but also earn himself a good reputation among the cultivators.
Even if Xia Jue and Su Jiu ultimately refused to take the bait, he would lose nothing. Instead, he would win others' sympathy.
He had not even openly fallen out with the Azure Tide Sect. He could still follow the group, merely wearing an expression of regretful disapproval.
As though he truly had nothing but everyone else's interests at heart.
To Su Jiu, people like this were infuriatingly shrewd...
Xia Jue's eyes suddenly darkened. Anyone familiar with him would have known that he was already displeased.
Just as he was about to speak, Su Jiu spoke first. "From what this fellow Daoist is saying, anyone who didn't know better would think all your lives rested on my shoulders.
"I truly cannot bear the weight of this fellow Daoist's trust.
"Seeing how deeply this fellow Daoist grieves for the world and pities its people, he must be an exceptionally capable leader.
"In that case, we disciples of the Enforcement Hall will not hold you up."
After speaking, Su Jiu glanced at Xia Jue. Without giving the man a chance to respond, she slipped straight into the stars.
Wasn't this just a contest over who could make their words sound prettier?
Sorry, but I refuse your moral blackmail. Since you're so capable, find your own way out of this Star River.
The man opened his mouth, apparently intending