Chen Ping'an pursed his lips and looked intently at the so-called descendant of a True Dragon that had enjoyed a smooth sailing journey so far. "What is it that's made you and Gu Can think that killing other people isn't wrong? Why do you feel like you can die without regrets if you're killed? Someone like Gu Can, a flood dragon like you, and a seemingly shrewd person like Gu Can's mother... If I were strangers with the three of you, then are you aware of what fate you would have suffered?0

"Even though my cultivation base is lowly, and I didn't throw a single punch or unleash a single sword strike, I could have had the three of you die several times over simply by staying at Bamboo Scroll Lake for a few years and chatting over some tea and making some deals with Liu Zhimao, Liu Laocheng, the island master of Millet Grain Island, and so on."1

Tan Xue smiled coldly and retorted, "Then why don't you kill us? Why are you hesitating?"0

The small catfish appeared to become very happy at this moment, smiling faintly as it continued, "Being able to walk to where you are today, I know that you're much, much smarter than Gu Can. Chen Ping'an, it's not an exaggeration to say that you're extremely careful and meticulous, calculating every action you take and even going as far as to probe the most subtle human heart.0

"However, what does this matter? Didn't your Great Dao shatter anyway? Chen Ping'an, do you genuinely understand how Gu Can felt that night? You said you vomited blood due to issues with cultivation, but do you truly think that Gu Can bought your explanation? He might not be as smart as you, but he definitely isn't an idiot either.1

"I'm at the Nascent Tier, after all, so do you think I'm unable to see through the huge problem that your body is facing right now? However, Gu Can is too kindhearted, especially since he's still just a child. He didn't dare to ask about your situation. As for me, I was happy to remain silent. The weaker you are, the less I'll need to fear you.0

"I've been proven correct. You were just strong enough to block Liu Laocheng, allowing...2