Chapter 5890
Yan Lie suddenly stood up and dropped to one knee.
âPavilion Master, I believe the traitor is most likely among the hired guards! Their backgrounds are unclear, and theyâll do anything for profit!â
He pressed on, voice sharp. âAnd in the end, everyone who escaped was from our Earth Fire Pavilion. All the hired guards died in battleâno one left alive to testify. Doesnât that seem suspicious?â
The logic sounded plausible, but Huo Lingâer snapped her head up and glared at him.
âSenior Brother Yan Lie, what are you implying?!â she demanded. âChen Ping is also a hired guard! He nearly died saving us! Are you suspecting him now?! If it werenât for his deep cultivation and golden dragon bloodline barely keeping him alive, he wouldâve been dead already!â
Chen Ping had been unconscious for three days and three nights.
When he finally opened his eyes, the Red Cloud Demon Lord was seated beside him.
âYouâre awake?â The Red Cloud Demon Lord let out a breath of relief. âHow do you feel?â
Chen Ping tried to speak, but pain tore through his body. His throat was dry, and no sound came out.
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