Liu Jingtian didn’t agree, nor did he disagree. For the time being, he made sure that Xiong Xiao stayed with his platoon as they travelled; it was the same as taking him hostage.
On the other hand, Xiong Xiao had an indifferent expression on his face. This time around, his orders from Yang Qing was precisely to gain Liu Jingtian’s trust. If a normal cultivator had come to act as the hostage, it would have undoubtedly been difficult to gain Liu Jingtian’s trust; a Mountain Chieftain however, held enough weight as a hostage.
Truth be told, Xiong Xiao was risking his life on this journey. If he let anything slip, then he was a dead man.
Xiong Xiao was indeed worthy of being Yang Qing’s trusted subordinate. It had been worthwhile for Yang Qing to treat him favorably for so many years. In such times of need, he was willing to step up and take a risk for Yang Qing.
Naturally, this was related to the way Yang Qing disciplined his subordinates. He was able to create a circle of trust.
