Elder Brother Ma left the hollow of the mountain, not going too far, just wandering around the surrounding area. As he walked, he muttered to himself, "Brother Yan, please to show some mercy. This lad was specifically chosen by Senior Sister Zhang to enter the Li Huo Hall. I can't afford to offend you or Senior Sister Zhang. If you accidentally cause any harm to Ren Xiaoyao, it is me who brought him here and there were quite a few witnesses. I can't bear such responsibility!"
As he anxiously paced around, praying for heavenly mercy, he heard footsteps from behind the trees. Elder Brother Ma immediately turned around, and before he got a clear look, he asked, "Brother Yan, you...you didn't harm that young man, did you..."
But as he was speaking, what he saw in front of him made him immediately close his mouth. He stood there like a stone statue, his jaw dropped, unable to close.
