"Wouldn't dare!" Bei Guo Zhenming seemed to have seen Xiao Hua's petty side and understood that Xiao Hua was alluding to Du Shanjun. He shook his head slightly and hurriedly replied.
Xiao Hua then said unhurriedly, "In addition, this Xiao must thank Fellow Immortal Bei Guo for not holding me accountable for the offense of knocking down the academy's gate tower!"
"This..." Bei Guo Zhenming smiled bitterly. "Fellow Immortal need not thank me. I came today under orders to demand an accounting, but seeing Fellow Immortal's 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 Tongzhu Academy!"
"Every grievance has its debtor, every debt has its creditor. This Xiao understands that much!" Xiao Hua gave a cold laugh, his gaze sweeping over a spot amid the clouds like a sharp sword. "If I do not kill those few chief culprits, this Xiao will not mind staining his hands with blood once more!"
"Yes, I understand that. I presume others will understand as well!" Bei Guo Zhenming nodded and continued, "Today, under the king's orders, I laid down the Five Brocade Cloud Diagram. It was also to test Fellow Immortal Xiao and let others witness Fellow Immortal Xiao's prowess..."
"Good!" Xiao Hua flicked his wide sleeve. "Set up your formation! At Tongzhu Academy earlier, this Xiao did not fight to his heart's content. Today is just right for me to experience Fellow Immortal Bei Guo's methods!"
"I would not dare. The divine ability we employ is practical application in governing the world. Fellow Immortal Xiao, please be careful!" Bei Guo Zhenming reminded him with great caution.
"This Xiao knows. Go ahead and use it!" Xiao Hua smiled faintly and waved his hand.