Gu Huaqiu's actions, to ordinary people, might seem like a choice, but for Liu Zixuan, it's a dead-end!
He isn't a heartless or unreasonable person. Although he only recently met the little witch Xiaoxiao, he doesn't dislike her; in fact, he has some fondness for her.
Setting aside personal feelings, in such a situation, Liu Zixuan could never just stand by and do nothing!
First, obtaining the Nether Fire Stone from the Profound Sword Sect to rescue the beautiful master means he owes the Profound Sword Sect a favor.
Second, both Elder Qing and Sword Venerable Ling Xiao have been kind to him, so if he ignores Xiaoxiao, how could he face those two in the future?
Be it for public or private reasons, Liu Zixuan could not choose the first option.
If Xiaoxiao weren't hanging by a cliff edge but was on the cliff itself, Liu Zixuan is confident he could protect her while killing Gu Huaqiu.
But right now, Xiaoxiao's life depends on a whim of Gu Huaqiu, and Liu Zixuan can't act rashly.
