Xiaoxiao.

Chapter 227 Internal Disputes

Seeing the indomitable fighting spirit in Kuang Zheng's eyes, Lei Mang's last bit of anger completely disappeared.

He couldn't help but feel respect for the dying enemy before him.

If there were no differences in stance or camp, he sincerely hoped to forge a friendship with this person that transcended age.

However, their antagonistic relationship meant they could never be friends; they could only be mortal enemies.

Even so, it still couldn't stop his inner respect!

Lei Mang slowly withdrew his aura, retracted his massive body, and transformed back into his snake-headed, human-bodied form.

He walked steadily to Kuang Zheng.

He gazed at Kuang Zheng, who was bleeding almost dry, with admiration, and said, "Although we are on different sides, I must admit that your indomitable spirit has deeply moved me."

Therefore, I've decided to give you a clean and decisive ending as a way of expressing my respect for you!

Just as he was about to make a move, Chi Ying flew over and stopped Lei Mang.

He first inquired about Lei Mang, and after receiving confirmation from him, he immediately turned his attention to Kuang Zheng, who was lying on the ground.

Although the blood on his body had stopped gushing out, his condition was even worse.

Without external medical intervention, simply letting him languish like this could kill him completely.

Seeing that Kuang Zheng was powerless to reverse the situation, Chi Ying finally felt relieved and withdrew his attack.

Now that Kuang Zheng is in a state of disarray, he can't even stand up, let alone escape. Why would he need the suppression of the Ten Directions Prison?

Upon witnessing this scene, Zhu Xian, who had been closely following the battle, was overjoyed.

His worries were finally gone, but the thought of what he had experienced over the past period made him furious again.

This kid has turned his Wild Mouth Ridge upside down, and the thought of having to pay Red Shadow and Thunder Mang huge kickbacks makes him even angrier.

He glared at Kuang Zheng, who lay limp on the ground like a dead dog, but whose eyes were still sharp. He gritted his teeth and cursed, "You wretched beast! You're about to die and you still don't know what's good for you. Who are you trying to fool with those dog eyes of yours?"

What a reckless beast!

"Guards! Take this fellow back to Noguchi Ridge immediately! I want to cook him myself; only then can I vent my anger!"

"Wait!" Upon hearing this, Lei Mang and Chi Ying shouted angrily to stop them.

It is an undeniable fact that Kuang Zheng possesses a spatial treasure. Now that they have finally subdued him, it is time to discuss how to distribute it. However, Zhu Xian is thinking of taking it all for himself, which immediately angered Lei Mang and the other man.

In their eyes, Zhu Xian was simply overestimating himself to the extreme!

It should be noted that even though Lei Mang was already injured, Chi Ying had also consumed a huge amount of energy due to using the "Binding Spirit" technique.

Even so, no matter who made the move, they were able to easily deal with Zhu Xian, and it could even be said that they handled him with ease!

With the ripe peaches within reach, they had gone through countless hardships to get them.

It can be said that they provide manpower and effort as needed.

The results of it?

In the end, they were ruthlessly kicked aside, and Peach's affairs had nothing to do with them anymore!

Who could tolerate this?

What's more, they are the two lords of the wilderness—Chiying and Zhuxian!

Therefore, the two of them stopped Zhu Xian's actions almost simultaneously and without hesitation.

In their hearts, the spatial treasures on Kuang Zheng's body should be the reward for their great help.

However, Zhu Xian actually tried to keep the treasure for himself.

Isn't this just making them work for nothing and not get any benefits at all?

How can this not make one angry?

The sudden surge of fury from Chi Ying and Lei Mang completely bewildered Zhu Xian.

He never expected the two to react so strongly. It was just a dying human being.

What's there to argue about?

He couldn't understand why these two cared so much about a useless human, but then his eyes lit up and he instantly understood the key.

Then he laughed and said, "I will never forget your kindness in coming from so far away to help me!"

Although my home in Yekou Ridge is located in the wilderness, I am not an ignorant savage. In fact, I have always been grateful for kindness.

I humbly request that you two brothers accompany me to Noguchi Ridge; I will certainly reward you handsomely!

In his view, the two men had come to demand payment.

Originally, I thought that Akakage and the others would be overjoyed to receive such a promise.

However, to everyone's surprise, Lei Mang, with a cold and stern face, rebuked him without any politeness: "Hmph, what's with the thank you? It's better if we just talk things out right here."

To avoid them denying everything later and causing unnecessary trouble, which would not only hurt me, but also affect the relationship between the three of us.

When that time really comes, nobody will look good! Humph!

Although the red shadow standing to the side did not utter a word, his unwavering steps showed that he had seen everything.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xian flew into a rage: "You, Lei Mang! I kindly invited you into the mountain, and you're being sarcastic and cryptic. You're showing me no respect at all!"

However, despite her resentment, Zhu Xian was also well aware of the current situation.

Although Chi Ying and Lei Mang were exhausted after a fierce battle, they were in much better condition than him.

And let's not forget that even at his peak, he was no match for any of them.

Therefore, even if he was dissatisfied, he could only talk about it and didn't dare to actually do anything.

His invitation to the two men to go into the mountains was indeed meant to imply that they were free to "pluck whatever they wanted."

After all, the favor owed this time was too great, and if I were to repay it myself, it would inevitably lead to gossip.

But it's different when they have to choose for themselves. Even if the things they pick are terrible, they have no choice but to accept them.

This is a win-win situation, as it repays the favor without giving anyone grounds for criticism.

Therefore, despite his deep reluctance, he still voiced his suggestion.

Not only was the other party unwilling, but Lei Mang went to great lengths to ridicule them.

What can a gentleman endure and what cannot be endured?

Zhu Xian's anger surged like a volcano about to erupt, but fortunately he was not blinded by rage.

His last shred of reason told him he had to suppress his anger.

So he took a deep breath and tried to make his expression look kinder.

Then, forcing a smile, he said in as gentle a tone as possible, "Hehe... That's how it should be, that's how it should be! You two have worked tirelessly to help me capture this beast, and your contributions are truly invaluable."

"Speak freely of your needs, both of you. Anything belonging to Noguchi-ryo will be given to me, even at the cost of my life, without a second thought or a frown!"

However, to his utter surprise, Lei Mang remained uninterested in these words.

A sneer curled at the corners of his mouth, and he sneered mercilessly, "Hmph! Who cares about your piece of junk from Noguchi Ridge? You've got a pretty good plan. Even now, you're still playing dumb, trying to get away with it. Do you really think we're all three-year-olds? Huh?"

Zhu Xian was already seething with anger from the constant sarcasm and ridicule he had received. Hearing these words, his anger flared up like wildfire.

He could no longer contain his emotions. He glared at Lei Mang with wide eyes and roared, "I have already yielded and retreated step by step. What else do you want? Do you want to take my head?"

With that roar, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense...