Although Li Yan kept a calm expression, there was anger in his eyes as well, yet he said nothing.
"Why did you suddenly attack me earlier?"
The two yellow-robed women were utterly unmoved by the burly man's words. While coldly staring at him, one of them shot back with a question.
"You obtained that green rune from our companion. You can keep it as compensation—we do not want it!"
The black-clad man in fitted garments looked toward the yellow-robed women. His gaze fell upon one of their hands, where she was gripping two green runes.
His expression was exceedingly ugly. In that brief exchange, they had suffered a crushing loss.
Had this happened outside, just for the defensive treasures on the two women alone, he would have killed them no matter what.
But clearly, there was no longer enough time left to accomplish that.
Everyone present was quick-witted. Even amid their fury, they were still rapidly analyzing the current situation.
After hearing the black-clad man's words, the two yellow-robed women could not help looking toward Li Yan.
Li Yan swept his gaze over them as well, but did not say a single word, as though waiting for the yellow-robed women to make their decision.
"These are spoils of war, not gifts from you!"
It was still the yellow-robed woman at the mid Spirit Transformation stage who spoke. The moment she finished, her younger sister immediately took over.
"If I were you, I would hurry into the barrier now. You must not waste the remaining time!"
As soon as one spoke, the other understood her intent. The two women's words flowed together without the slightest seam.
Li Yan nodded inwardly. These two women had not been foolish enough to forget righteousness at the sight of profit. If they truly had been