Li Yan listened as the other man seemed to be setting a trap with his questions, and immediately found it utterly boring. This man actually wanted to leave him with something that could be held against him before everyone.
Such scheming was child's play to Li Yan. He simply could not be bothered with the man anymore and turned to leave. Mu Guyue did not even spare him a glance from the corner of her eye, likewise turning away.
The Golden Core Realm cultivators on both sides had heard the two speaking amicably just moments ago, only for the atmosphere to suddenly become drawn swords and bent bows. Every one of them grew tense.
If those two came to blows, they would certainly have to join in. If the sect learned of this matter, not one person here would have a good ending.
Seeing that Li Yan was ignoring him entirely and turning away, the Golden Core Realm cultivators under Li Yan immediately followed, their faces full of vigilance.
Without a sect order, they had no desire to scout out military intelligence. Who did not know how precious their lives were?
Hearing Li Yan's even more unyielding words, Jin Xueyu's expression became exceedingly ugly. He had not expected a cultivator from the Exotic Sparrow Hall to show him no restraint whatsoever, nor had he expected the other man to be too lazy even to acknowledge the trap in his words.
Watching Li Yan lead his people swiftly away, Jin Xueyu might have acted tough, but he had no way to stop them. In his current state, he was likely only a little stronger than a Golden Core Realm cultivator.
"Li Yan, is it? I'll let you know the consequences of defying military orders!"
Jin Xueyu muttered in a low voice,