Couldn't you at least tone down the insults a little? Yiren is here, listening to everything... Xuefeng complained inwardly, annoyance flaring in his heart as he blamed the Wisdom Tree's ruthless methods.
The response came swift and uncompromising: Life is brutal. Do you honestly believe your enemy will consider your feelings? If hurting your woman will make you falter, they won't hesitate for a single heartbeat. Imagine yourself in a fierce battle and your opponent takes Yiren hostage? Would you immediately throw down your weapons, kneel, and offer your head to them on a golden platter?