Chu Liang's strike had been swift, precise, and ruthless. It startled both the Azure Dragon and Daoist Yan. The two Eminent Ones stood frozen, caught in stunned silence. Neither of them had expected him to strike without warning.0

After killing Caiyi, Chu Liang watched with satisfaction as the golden imprint rose into the air. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief and turn around, only to find the two still staring at him. An awkward feeling crept in.0

"Uh..." He scratched his head and declared solemnly, "Senior Aunt Yan has always been kind and soft-hearted. Yet, she was taking advantage of your kindness. Since this involved an elder, it was only right for us juniors to shoulder the burden. No matter what anyone says, I had to personally finish off that demon today."0

His voice started out uncertain, but as he continued speaking, it grew steadier. By the end, he sounded almost as though he had found confidence through the act of justifying himself.0

Even so, the Azure Dragon turned to glance...0