"If you all are truly that useless, then keeping you around seems to be a complete waste," Xu Qing said, his voice cold as ice. "You'll do nothing but squander resources."
"Amitabha Buddha."
Golden Cicada placed his palms together, recited the holy name, and quickly explained, "Master Ouyazi, I have known Cangba Dao for many years. Seeing this happen so suddenly... I found it hard to watch. That's why I hesitated and was a step too slow to act."
"Please, punish me, Master Ouyazi!"
"The same goes for me," Guanglingzi said, lowering his head.
"Yes."
"Indeed!"
...
Ye Qiuming and the others told the truth. Facing Xu Qing, they dared not hide anything; lying at a time like this would have been meaningless.
"Don't let it happen again."
Xu Qing's indifferent gaze swept over them. "If something like this happens again, don't blame me for being merciless."
"Yes."
"Understood."
...
Golden Cicada and the others all nodded.
"Master."
