The Nine-star Martial Sect elder, Zhen Kang, had initially thought someone moved by his story, revealing himself to protect him when he heard the interruption. However, when he saw Shi Feng's joyful and grateful expression, his mood dimmed upon hearing Shi Feng's subsequent words.
He sighed inwardly, "Alas!"
But when the elder's gaze shifted to Ning Cheng's face, the elder nodded at him and said, "Thank you!"
Ning Cheng also noticed the elder's expression and heard his words of gratitude. He then struck a righteous pose, straightened his face, and declared loudly, "No need for thanks, eliminating evil and punishing the wicked is my bounden duty filled with justice!" At this point, Ning Cheng paused, scanned the Martial Artists gathered on the shorelines, and continued,
"Let it be known to all of you, I'll be relentless in pursuing and eradicating anyone found doing evil deeds, even to the ends of the earth!"
