Daoist Golden Crane let out a slight sigh of relief upon hearing this, swallowed hard, and said, "Junior Protector, I know you still harbor resentment toward me for slandering you before, but I now realize I misunderstood you. I've come here today for two reasons: first, to offer my sincere apologies, and second, to defect to the River and Mountain Alliance.
As for what you said earlier about defecting to Heaven-Defying Heaven, that is complete nonsense. I constantly admonish my disciples that, as people of the righteous path, we must always remember: even if our bodies are smashed to pieces, we are not afraid, as long as our innocence remains untarnished in this world! Naturally, as teachers, we must lead by example. I stand tall and proud; even if I am tortured to death by demons and heretics, my spine will never bend a single inch to them!
Junior Protector, you can beat me or kill me, but you are slandering me! This is an insult to my character!"
Wang Han tried hard to keep the corners of his mouth from twitching. He immediately stood up, went over, and helped Daoist Golden Crane, who was still kneeling on the ground, back to his feet. "Oh, my, I am deeply ashamed! It seems I overthought things. Daoist Golden Crane has thick eyebrows and big eyes—at first glance, you are the very model of righteousness! A monument to the righteous path! Quickly, get up!"
This old fox, Daoist Golden Crane, seeing that Wang Han had softened his stance, completely leaned into the act. "Juni…
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