"Dispose of the tool once its job is done?"
Yang Xiao's heartbeat quickened. He dared not look back, worried that it would lead to further escalation, but Nalan Shuo, walking by his side, deliberately slowed his steps, gradually falling behind him. Yang Xiao understood that Director Nalan had also realized something was amiss and was doing this to protect him.
At the same time, Xiang Fengchen and Jiang Qingluan also took their own measures. There were four martial masters behind them, and they, too, were four in number. Four against four, even if the opposition carried weapons, victory was uncertain. Of course, that hinged on them striking first.
Yang Xiao was also prepared. He was waiting for a signal from either Nalan Shuo or Xiang Fengchen. To be frank, taking action at this moment was a reluctant measure, and even if they managed to kill these four martial masters along with a maid, what would be the point?
