Chapter 154: The Rivalry of Love Rivals

The knife, finally cleaned of bloodstains, returned to its sheath.

Shi Chun hadn't intended to kill the two so quickly. He had planned to keep them as hostages for a while longer, especially since the issue with the Hu Yan sect wasn't resolved yet, and it could have been useful to threaten Hu Yan with these two disciples later on.

Since they were still somewhat useful, there was no need to rush to dispose of them.

However, Chao Zhilin's outcry had completely changed his decision. It should be noted that Mao Zhong had also seen the Demonic Qi, so keeping the hostages among a crowd was indeed not safe, hence he decided to swiftly end them altogether.

Xiang Laner quickly understood the reason behind Shi Chun's swift knife work; Chao Zhilin's shout had startled her as well.

There was no need to search the bodies on the ground. When they had captured them, Wu Jinliang had already stripped them clean, so this time they were spared any further embarrassment in front of everyone.