Ning Fan's approach to spies was much simpler and more brutal. After receiving the two Message Talismans, he immediately identified his target and took the man's life with a single stroke of his sword.
Even as the man died, disbelief lingered on his face.
The dead man was a disciple of the Jade Sword Sect.
Ning Fan's actions were certainly direct, but they also terrified some of the rogue cultivators behind him.
They had always thought that, cold-faced though Ning Fan might be, he was still Ning Hai's personal disciple and would have to consider his sect's reputation when acting outside. They had never expected him to kill without a word-and to kill a disciple of an allied sect at that.
Yi Zheng, who had been ordered by Xia Jue to accompany Ning Fan, could not help pressing a hand to his forehead. "Don't just attack without saying anything."
Ning Fan glanced at Yi Zheng and tossed him the Message Talisman.
Only after reading it did understanding dawn on Yi Zheng's face.
Before he could say anything, however, another Jade Sword Sect disciple grew agitated and even drew his sword. His hand trembled slightly around the hilt. Ning Fan's strike had truly frightened him. Ning Fan had only just advanced to Nascent Soul, yet his strength was already so terrifying. The disciple knew he stood no chance if they fought, but he would not let someone grind his sect's dignity into the dirt-not even Ning Hai's personal disciple!
"What is the Azure Tide Sect trying to do? You killed our disciple without cause! Do you want to destroy the relationship between our sects?" The Junior Disciple's voice and expression were fierce, and he did not back down.
Ning Fan gave him another couple of looks, making the Junior Disciple even