In fact, neither Xiao Tian nor the old butler knew that the method Lauren used required a significant amount of True Qi.
Just after he had transported that Zhong Family expert who fell into the formation unexpectedly, the True Qi within himself was instantly consumed by nearly a third.
This was the result when the opponent was shocked and didn't struggle much. If that Zhong Family expert had attempted to release Spiritual Qi to counteract the sinking force with True Qi...
Even if Lauren eventually succeeded, it would never have been as easy as it was!
Unfortunately, that Zhong Family expert was so stunned at the time that he forgot his skills as an expert and just instinctively struggled physically.
However, this can't be blamed on him; after all, not everyone can remain calm in desperate situations. Most people, when encountering such a scenario, don't know what to do!
