Xu Qianjing frowned. His gaze swept across the group as he solemnly said, “The target is not the only person on the rune shuttle and there are many innocent people riding it as well. If we dispatch Violet Hero Battleships, will any of you be able to bear the consequences?”

There was a questioning tone in his voice.

However, Xu Qianjing was bitterly disappointed by their response. The assistants revealed disapproving expressions and one of them even sneered and said, “It’s just a group of lowly citizens. What’s the big deal about sacrificing them to kill the target?”

Lowly citizens!

These words stabbed Xu Qianjing’s heart. Prior to entering Qinglu Academy, wasn’t he also a ‘lowly citizen’ in these noble disciples’ eyes?

One of the assistants tried to persuade him, “Young Master Xu, there’s no need to hesitate anymore. This is the best opportunity to kill the target. As for those lowly citizens, who will know as long as we say nothing?”

“Hehe, if Young Master Xu is worried about bearing responsibility, feel free to push it all to us. Honestly,...