"Brother Yan, fortune favors the worthy. You'll surely return. We'll wait for you!" Guan Zirong was the first to respond, making those who had intended to say, "Go without worry, Brother Yan," swallow their words and join in wishing Tang Yan a safe return.
Watching the azure-robed figure rise steadily, everyone involuntarily recalled Tang Yan's discourse on "sacrificing one's life for righteousness," their hearts filled with sighs.
People who mouthed benevolence and morality were everywhere, but how many could truly live up to them?
Bai Chaogen, whose injuries had recovered somewhat, watched Tang Yan win everyone's hearts and sourly began slinging mud. "His words sound prettier than a song. Who knows, he might be fooling everyone.
"He even claims he discovered endless killing intent with a single glance. What a joke!
"He breezed through the first two rounds. This time, he's probably playing the victim to trick the sects into owing him favors!"
Though his words were unpleasant, human nature had its dark side, and his provocation stirred suspicion in quite a few hearts.
"If you don't want to leave, I can help you stay here forever!" Guan Zirong rebuked him coldly.
"You?" Bai Chaogen curled his lip in disdain.
"What if I join him?" A middle-aged man stepped forward. "I, Zhao."
"Young Master Yan's noble character commands my admiration! If Young Master Guan moves against Bai Chaogen, I, Yin, will certainly follow!" a gray-robed elder declared in support.
"Young Master Bai, you've really gone too far! Brother Yan is saving all of us. Is it appropriate for you to stand here making snide remarks?" Unable to watch any longer, You Anling spoke up to rebuke him.
Seeing that he had aroused everyone's anger, Bai Chaogen panicked, his attitude unconsciously softening. "It was just an offhand remark. Don't read too