Xu Qing had always been indifferent toward enemies.1

Chen Feiyuan nodded. Looking at Xu Qing, he sighed inwardly. After his Teacher passed away, Chen Feiyuan had lost any measure of protection he had. To survive the clan infighting that was typical in the Violet Lands, he had mastered the ability to be ruthless and unfeeling.0

But Xu Qing had already mastered that when he was a kid. It’s an instinct by now.9

Chen Feiyuan had only come to understand that part of Xu Qing when he himself became embroiled in clan power struggles. Chen Feiyuan’s understanding of Xu Qing was informed by many things, such as his actions as the Kid in the scavenger basecamp, the bloodbath with the camp owner, or how Xu Qing slaughtered his way through Seven Blood Eyes. Chen Feiyuan had observed how Xu Qing handled himself, and had been determined to learn from him.0

There wasn’t any need for further discussion. Chen Feiyuan took out a transmission jade slip and gave the orders to slaughter the prisoners.1

Xu Qing didn’t pay attention to the details. He didn’t stay for long in the Violet Lands. He spent three days catching up with Chen Feiyuan and Tingyu. Then the eight clans gathered again to see him off.2

When it came time to part, Tingyu wept. Her frailty had become much more apparent after their Teacher’s death, and that was especially true when it came time to part with people she cared about. The pain she felt was obvious.6

Xu Qing could tell that she...8