Escaped?!

Both Ah-Man and Nini, and even Wang Junze, were momentarily stunned.

A Refining Spirit powerhouse, unexpectedly without the courage to fight to the death, instead chose to flee. It was simply unbelievable.

"What are you just standing there for, chase him!"

Glancing at Wang Junze, Jing Yuan scolded irritably.

"Huh? Really chase him?"

Pausing momentarily, Wang Junze couldn't help but chuckle bitterly.

Although he had spoken with confidence just now, facing Lin Kaiwei head-on was daunting. Driving someone like Lin Kaiwei, a Refining Spirit powerhouse, to desperation was risky; there was no telling what he might do, and it could end in mutual destruction.

If it was just him, it would be fine, but if Jing Yuan and the others were dragged into it and perished, Wang Junze would feel truly guilty.

"Aren't you going to save your sister?"

Jing Yuan's lips curled into a smile, seemingly aware of Wang Junze's thoughts, and said with a smile, "Is there a better opportunity than this? The Li Dragon doesn't care who you are; once a Refining Spirit powerhouse enters the Broken Dragon Cliff, do you think the Li Dragon will listen to explanations?"

"???"

Hearing Jing Yuan's words, Wang Junze's heart skipped a beat, and he incredulously asked, "How do you know he will definitely flee to the Broken Dragon Cliff?"

"Did you really think he wouldn't target you?" Jing Yuan sneered and continued, "There's no one else here. If he claims you're colluding with the Deserters, few might believe him. But if others witness it, would you dare join forces with us to kill him?"

"..."

These words immediately enlightened Wang Junze. Outsiders knew nothing of the situation, and if they saw him joining forces with the Deserters to hunt down Lin Kaiwei, it would indeed be hard to explain.

Exactly, Lin Kaiwei fleeing north was with the intention of pinning the accusation of colluding with Deserters on him.

Alternatively, if he didn't ally with Jing Yuan and the others, once at the Broken Dragon Cliff, Lin Kaiwei would find a chance to strike again. Alone, he was no match for Lin Kaiwei.

Such a vicious plan!

Unless he disregarded his sister's life or death, he had no choice but to head to the Broken Dragon Cliff, even knowing all this!

And the only variable...

"Li Dragon!"

Jing Yuan spoke again, "The only thing he didn't account for is the Li Dragon! Even if Cloud Mirror Sect disciples trapped at the Broken Dragon Cliff could send for help, they couldn't clearly explain the situation, and he wouldn't know either."

"In the Li Dragon's fury, even the Deserters don't dare to approach rashly, which is why the situation at the Broken Dragon Cliff is currently deadlocked."

"But surely, a Refining Spirit powerhouse isn't so foolish as to charge into the Broken Dragon Cliff? Even if he didn't know before, he should notice something when he gets close!" Nini asked in confusion.

"Exactly, and that's why... we must continue chasing him!" Jing Yuan smiled and said, "The tighter we pursue, the less time he'll have to think. He'll have no choice but to rush into the Broken Dragon Cliff to join others, then bite back, claiming Wang Junze colluded with Deserters to rescue Cloud Mirror Sect humans."

"Once he realizes the presence of the Li Dragon, it will already be too late." Pausing, Jing Yuan continued, "Even if he diverts the Li Dragon, it's not without danger, as the other Deserters won't let you slip away, and... at the Broken Dragon Cliff, we won't assist you either."

The reasoning was simple. Jing Yuan and the others were Deserters after all. At the Broken Dragon Cliff, not attacking Wang Junze would already be a gesture of friendship; it was impossible for them to help him against Deserters.

"Thank you!"

After a brief silence, Wang Junze understood everything and immediately clasped his fists in thanks toward Jing Yuan.

To offer such assistance and reveal everything in advance was indeed a significant favor.

However, despite his gratitude, Wang Junze couldn't help but feel a slight wariness towards Jing Yuan.

Delving deeper, Jing Yuan hadn't directly intervened earlier and deliberately mentioned the potential fatal outcome for Lin Kaiwei. It was possible he was purposely luring Lin Kaiwei to the Broken Dragon Cliff!

If this were true, the current situation might well be a deadly trap orchestrated by Jing Yuan!

To devise such a scheme in such a short time, trapping Lin Kaiwei in despair, showed intelligence far scarier than his strength!

Moreover, since Jing Yuan was a Deserter, should the Deserters march south against the Human Race in the future, this friend could become the most terrifying enemy!

Of course, this thought only flashed briefly in Wang Junze's mind before he forced it down.

In any case, rescuing his sister at the Broken Dragon Cliff was the most important matter for now.

Watching Wang Junze mount his horse and give chase in Lin Kaiwei's direction, Jing Yuan's lips curled again into an amused smile.

The most unpredictable thing in this world is the human heart. Having intentionally exposed so much information, could this young man in front of him truly suppress the urge to kill?

The word "friend" is simple to say, but truly opening one's heart isn't so easy!

Conversely, Nini and Ah-Man were completely oblivious to all this. They had already leapt onto the horses left behind by Lin Family's guards, cheering as they followed Wang Junze's pursuit.

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