Xianyu took in the Dragon Preceptors' expressions, which bordered on collapse.
Some froze.
Others tried to struggle, saying that of course they wanted to accompany Yubie, but loyalty and duty had always been hard to reconcile. If they followed Yubie into molting, what would become of the Vidyadhara? Wouldn't that betray the High Elder's expectations?
Xianyu had always liked loyal, honorable people, and was happy to help others fulfill their wishes.
He raised his eyes toward the speaker.
This was precisely the villain Xianyu had originally intended to deal with for Imbibitor Lunae.
Xianyu chuckled. "Simple. I'll grant your wish."
His gaze fell on the Vidyadhara who had come to deliver wine on Yubie's orders.
Was she Yubie's attendant?
Her body was stiff, her expression nervous. After delivering the wine, she could neither advance nor retreat, and could only stand there.
Xianyu looked at Yubie's attendant and told her, "Then you'll take this Dragon Preceptor's place and allow him to fulfill his loyal, honorable wish."
Both she and the Dragon Preceptor he had singled out widened their eyes.
Yubie's attendant instinctively pointed at herself. "W-wait... you mean me?"
Xianyu encouraged her patiently. "You can learn. They'll teach you properly."
He looked back at the other panicking Dragon Preceptors. "Am I right?"
The Dragon Preceptors who had narrowly escaped death all nodded.
This time, Daiyang did not summon the Divine Lord. She drew her blade herself, and the handover was complete within a single breath.
After encouraging the newly appointed Dragon Preceptor, Xianyu picked up the dirt-stained jar of wine and walked slowly outside.
Without a change in expression, he stepped over the pools of blood and passed the Dragon Preceptors, who were breathing their last.
Xianyu left Vidyadhara territory with his subordinate.
Once no one else was around, Daiyang said