A fingertip-sized pebble struck Ren Wenlie on the back of the head. His positioning was slightly off, so his condition remained acceptable, though a hematoma formed.
Qu Jingzhang took several solid hits; even his skull cracked.
The two knew they had been ambushed. Qu Jingzhang quickly turned around, while Ren Wenlie ran for his life.
Their different reactions had nothing to do with their cultivation levels; it was primarily a matter of experience.
Having encountered Traveling Cultivators before, Qu Jingzhang knew he couldn't keep his back to Li Banfeng, or it would be a death sentence.
Ren Wenlie also knew from experience with Traveling Cultivators that he shouldn't turn his back on Li Banfeng. However, his experience was focused on Qu Jingzhang. Familiar with Qu Jingzhang's temperament, he knew Qu Jingzhang would undoubtedly turn back to fight to the death.
Seeing Ren Wenlie flee, Qu Jingzhang panicked. He also turned to run but didn't dare turn his back on Li Banfeng.
