As Tie Zhan listened to his adopted son Tie Shou, his gaze had already passed through the formation's light barrier and settled on Qing Chen. He nodded.
The might Qing Chen had displayed in driving back three enemies with one spear strike and two palm strikes still reverberated through his sea of consciousness.
He had heard that the Demon Lotus Sect Leader was eccentric and ruthless, yet today, he had helped the Iron Household without reservation.
Thoughts flashed through his mind, and he instantly understood the crux of the matter.
Presumably, Qingyao had met him before entering the forbidden land. The lad must have had a good impression of Qingyao and probably harbored some interest in her.
Besides, Ming'er had always been on good terms with Qing Chen and had helped him since the Golden Core Stage. Though Qing Chen was ruthless, according to their intelligence, he was especially protective of his own and never stingy with them.
That was why he had been willing to save Tie Shou and rush here with all his strength. The Iron Household owed him this favor, and so did he, Tie Zhan.
Tie Zhan raised his hands and cupped them toward Qing Chen from afar, his voice ringing out, "Young friend Qing, words of thanks cannot express such a great debt! I, Tie Zhan, and the Iron Household will surely repay you generously!"
Qing Chen turned to glance at him. Was this man reading too much into things? Still, that was fine.
At this moment, most of his attention remained fixed on the Azure-Faced Lion King and the Silverback Azure Ape. The dark gold radiance around him had yet to disperse, and the blood marks on the Blood River God-Slaying Spear pulsed faintly, as though thirsting for more blood.
The magic treasure, too,