Chapter 126: I Shall Become the Red Emperor!_3

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"You should also know by now."

Li Guanyi's eyes paused slightly, and he nodded.

The old man stretched out his finger, pointing at Li Guanyi, and said deliberately, "You saved them and let them return to their hometowns, but today, after you've killed a band of bandits, there are others in this world... They lack the power to protect themselves, and this world is not just and bright. There will surely be a second disaster."

"I once saved someone, who was 'saved' seven times, sold seven times, and has since gone mad."

"However, those you saved needn't worry about this now, thanks to the Imperial Guard and Elder Xue."

"But what if you lack these one day? These are all external factors."

"Without the influence of Elder Xue, without the status of the Imperial Guard."

"In this world, saving a life is like taking one."