Chapter 38: The Decision

Just as Pei Xuanjing was about to kill Liu Ruilong, a loud shout suddenly sounded:

"Stop!"

Looking at the newcomer, Liu Ruilong's despairing eyes flashed with surprise and joy.

Unfortunately for Liu Ruilong, however, his joy was in vain, as Pei Xuanjing ignored the shout, his hand's movement without the slightest hesitation.

Whoosh!

With a swipe of the Flowing Flame Sword, Liu Ruilong's body was split in two.

In his eyes was a look of shock and confusion; he didn't understand why Pei Xuanjing was so unyielding, killing him despite hearing someone trying to intervene.

Pei Xuanjing shook his wrist, shaking off the blood on his sword. Only then did he raise his head and speak to a monk in the distance, "What did you say?"

The reason why he showed no mercy, even after hearing the monk's voice...