"I wouldn't dare!" Bei Guo Zhenming seemed to have seen Xiao Hua's petty side and understood that Xiao Hua was hinting at Du Shanjun. He shook his head slightly and hurriedly replied.
Then Xiao Hua said unhurriedly, "Furthermore, this Xiao must thank Fellow Immortal Bei Guo for not pursuing the offense of this Xiao knocking down the academy's gate tower!"
"This..." Bei Guo Zhenming gave a bitter smile. "Fellow Immortal need not thank me. I came today under orders to demand an explanation, but seeing Fellow Immortal's such imposing might, how would I dare say another word? I only hope that, after Fellow Immortal escapes this formation, you will not make things difficult for the students of my Tongzhu Academy!"
"Every grievance has its creditor, every debt its debtor. This Xiao understands that much!" Xiao Hua sneered coldly, his gaze sweeping like a sharp sword toward a spot in the clouds. "If I do not kill those few chief culprits, this Xiao would not mind staining his hands with blood once more!"
"Yes, I understand this. I imagine others will understand it as well!" Bei Guo Zhenming nodded and added, "Today, under the king's command, I have laid down the Five Brocade Cloud Diagram. I also wished to meet Fellow Immortal Xiao and let others witness Fellow Immortal Xiao's prowess..."
"Good!" Xiao Hua flicked his wide sleeve. "Set up your formation! This Xiao did not fight to his heart's content at Tongzhu Academy before. Today is the perfect time to experience Fellow Immortal Bei Guo's methods!"
"I would not dare. The divine abilities we employ are those of putting statecraft to practical use. Fellow Immortal Xiao, please take heed!" Bei Guo Zhenming reminded him with great care.
"This Xiao knows. Feel free to display them!" Xiao Hua smiled faintly and