In a small alleyway several feet away, Li Xi stood silently as he watched the entire thing play out.

His expression fluctuated uneasily as he stared at the crossroads where Hou Yuchun was sent flying and he looked at his sword with a weird expression on his face. He eventually sighed before turning around to leave. 

…

Somewhere nearby, Ma Qi was standing respectfully behind a young man who emitted a deep and profound aura. 

“Senior Brother Yue, that’s where it happened! Shang Xia went too far! Look, he’s right there. Do you think…”

Before he could finish, the young man interrupted him. “Yes. I do see him.” 

After he spoke, he turned around to leave.

“Huh? Senior Brother Yue, you…” Ma Qi didn’t know why the backup he bought...