Xin Huohuo's expression didn't change, as if she couldn't care less.
A flicker of doubt crossed the Dead Consort's face. She was starting to suspect her grand blackmailing scheme had failed.
Xin Huohuo continued, "Second, kindness has its limits. If I had the power, of course I'd save as many people from your venomous grasp as I could. But if I don't, I can only protect myself and tell the others I'm sorry. Haven't you heard the saying, 'When you're struggling, look out for yourself; when you're successful, help the world'? Besides, the one acting against the heavens isn't me—it's you! And finally, do you really think I care about that bitch you're holding? If you were even a little bit smart, you'd know she humiliated me terribly on our way here. I was just trying to figure out how to get my revenge. You want to kill her? Go on, hurry up. And by the way, thanks." Since she was holding back for fear of harming the innocent, her only option was to try and bluff her opponent.
