Yu Shuang's stance was crystal clear: she would stand shoulder to shoulder with Lin Dong.
Although Zhao Yun and the others were filled with hatred, they were utterly helpless. Lin Dong had no factions or background to rely on; even if he possessed heaven-defying cultivation, killing him would be of no consequence. But Yu Shuang was different. With her illustrious family background as the young master of the Southern Dragon Gate, her current position in the Special Investigation Department, and her representation of the imperial court's dignity, killing her would likely bring down the dual wrath of the Dragon Gate and the imperial court upon their sects—a price they simply could not afford.
Seeing that Yu Shuang was dead set on fighting alongside Lin Dong, Zhao Yun had no other choice. He withdrew his stance, took two steps back, and stared coldly at Lin Dong.
Chapter 67