Hearing Yan Shaozhe's urgent call, Tai Tan withdrew his gaze from the distance and turned it on Yan Shaozhe.
"Are you telling me how to do my job?"
Tai Tan's voice was icy, carrying an air of dominance.
"No, not at all."
Yan Shaozhe shook his head awkwardly. "I just think letting them escape will cause considerable trouble. After all, they're organized, disciplined, and powerful. If they escape this time and come rolling back again, they'll certainly launch an even stronger attack."
As Yan Shaozhe spoke, worry filled his heart.
In the past, they had never taken Evil Soul Masters seriously. Now, the Evil Soul Masters had grown into a formidable force that even Shrek Academy in its current state could not contend with.
"We agreed beforehand that the Clear Sky Sect would only help Shrek Academy defend Shrek City. We never said we'd deal with enemies outside Shrek Academy."
"Besides, they're just a bunch of defeated foes. So what if they return? Would I be afraid of them?"
Tai Tan carried himself as though no one but him could shoulder the task. "As long as they dare come back, I can drive them off again. What's more, I guarantee that the next time they come, I'll make them pay a devastating price."
"Well..."
Tai Tan's retort left Yan Shaozhe speechless.
Circumstances held more sway than any man. With things having reached this point, what more could he say?
There was nothing left to say.
"All right. Thank you, Second Sect Master, and my thanks to all the mighty warriors of the Clear Sky Sect."
He cupped his fist in his other hand to express his gratitude.
Tai Tan nodded casually. "It's nothing. We took your money, so we warded off your calamity. You can handle the rest yourselves."
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