With the Psychic Serpent in Yan Liqiang's body, Yan Liqiang knew what the officers on the table were thinking. He could clearly tell if they were really indignantly complaining. This was the reason why he gave Commandant Liu a direct answer when he brought up the question.
Although the Deer Villa officers were mentally prepared, they still hoped to hear a different answer from Yan Liqiang. Now that Yan Liqiang had bluntly told them that those who stayed behind were going to die, the officers' countenances immediately contorted. They exchanged glances with each other and were at a loss for words.
To those who were destined to stay knew that only death awaited them — they instantly grew conflicted and felt as though something had collapsed on them. If they weren't still sitting, their legs would have given way.
Commandant Liu tried to drink his wine, but his hand kept shaking as he picked up his wine cup, spilling the wine in it.