In an instant, only the wiry man and the glamorous woman remained where they were.
The glamorous woman glanced at the wiry man and said, "This is going too far. We're an adventuring party, not bandits!"
The wiry man gave a faint smile. "Who wouldn't be tempted by treasure? Nangong, you can't be too soft-hearted."
"In the Jianghu, of course you can't be soft-hearted. But even thieves have a code. People of the Jianghu should have their own principles and integrity."
"An adventuring party isn't the same as a bunch of lowlifes. The gang's actions have become more and more shameless lately. This isn't a good sign. It seems… I should probably leave…"
Disappointment filled the depths of the glamorous woman's eyes. She sighed and shook her head but said no more, only hoping in her heart that the lone traveler could escape this ordeal.
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