Xiaodao said, "Rex Mundi, you’ve overpraised us. My disciple and I merely wanted to fulfill our duties as part of the Infinitum Bodhimanda. Since the moment the ebons plotted to sow disunity in the Swordgod Lin Clan, we’ve had a grudge with them. The fact that we crushed two of their armies is proof of that. What we did today is merely a continuation of our vengeance for what they’ve done to us. Comparatively, Rex Mundi's destruction of two of their key figures deserves much more credit."1

Xiaodao made sure to not emphasize their contributions while inflating the grudge between the Lin Clan and the ebons. It was incredibly reasonable, and also served to calm the masses’ worries...0