As Ning Fengzhi spoke, he looked at Tang San, who had already been beaten black and blue and lay unconscious.
He hardly knew how to describe his feelings. He could neither laugh nor cry, and words caught in his throat.
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's voice, Yang Wudi and Niu Gao both turned to look.
When they recognized the newcomer, both froze, embarrassment appearing on their faces.
Yang Wudi gave two awkward coughs and said, "Sect Master Ning, Old Rhino and I were following the plan and acting at first. But as we kept going, we started genuinely wanting to beat him up."
"Exactly!"
Niu Gao nodded and said, "This brat was practically begging for a beating. I just couldn't feel at ease without teaching him a good, hard lesson."
Ning Fengzhi gave a bitter smile. "Clan chiefs, please stop making trouble. If you keep beating him, I'm afraid I won't be able to heal Tang San's injuries in time, and he'll miss the competition."
"Uh, I got so carried away that I nearly forgot our real business. We'll let this brat off for now."
Yang Wudi chuckled and released Tang San.
By now, Tang San's entire face had been beaten out of shape, and blood covered the corners of his mouth.
Looking at the utterly wretched Tang San, Ning Fengzhi shook his head unconsciously and sighed inwardly. Tang San truly had miserable luck.
"After this incident, Tang Hao and Tang San should give up on recruiting your two clans altogether. However..."
Seeing Ning Fengzhi hesitate, the impatient Niu Gao could not help pressing him. "However what?"
"However, Tang Hao certainly won't let this go."
Ning Fengzhi frowned and said, "Given Tang Hao's temperament, I'm afraid he'll resort to even crazier measures."
Niu Gao paused, then burst out laughing. "You're right, Sect