At this moment, Ba Lv revealed her courageous side. Bald and the skinny one held middle-to-upper positions within the organization. Even though this mission was not thoroughly completed, resulting in significant losses, based on their previous performances, the organization wouldn't handle them too severely.

However severe the punishment might be.

After all, their opponent was too formidable, and these two had continuously met with obstacles. Failure was understandable.

But the two of them, having only heard her name, preferred to face harsher punishment from the organization to protect her, which made her feel a slight sense of gratitude. Ba Lv stepped forward and said to Jiang Cheng, "Please spare these two. I am willing to be your hostage as long as you don't force me to do things I don't want to do. I can stay by your side, I will never harm you, and I will never try to escape."

Jiang Cheng and Yanran were hesitant about how to deal with the three captives staring back at them. Among them, Guo Ran knelt before her mentor, begging on behalf of Ba Lv.

Jiang Cheng knew that his female disciple, although appearing frail, possessed a strong inner strength. Since arriving on the Nameless Planet until now, she had endured a lot of hardships, but never once did she show fear or a sense of difficulty. She overcame challenges when she could, and patiently endured those she couldn't.

Now, for an enemy roaming in the Dark World, even though this enemy might be worth forgiving, Jiang Cheng's female disciple asked him to spare her, yet Jiang Cheng still found it hard to agree.

But seeing his disciple weeping like a pear blossom in the rain, thinking about how tough things had been for her over recent years, Jiang Cheng sighed softly. He decided to agree with her and spare the enemy. After all, he couldn't bear to refuse her.

Fine, just agree with her then.

Since he agreed to Yanran's request and forgave Ba Lv, it seemed appropriate to spare Bald and the skinny one as well. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

As a man, Jiang Cheng appreciated the strong spirit exhibited by Bald and the skinny one, choosing loyalty to their organization even at the brink of life and death. Jiang Cheng didn't necessarily agree with it; these two were staunch dark elements. However, in his view, they were far better than those who would weep, beg for mercy, or choose betrayal at the first sight of danger.

Jiang Cheng made up his mind, saying to Bald and the skinny one, "This time, I can let you go, but you must promise me that from now on, you will have no contact with your organization. Wait until I have resolved things with it, and then you may do as you wish."

Upon hearing Jiang Cheng's offer, Bald and the skinny one smiled bitterly in their hearts. Although the man in front of them didn't kill them both, making them agree to such terms was almost like killing them. As they were the front-line commanders against these extraterrestrial planet individuals, how would their superiors react if they suddenly lost contact?

Treason, desertion, surrender—charges like these would inevitably fall upon them. Even if they managed to clarify things, severe punishment would be unavoidable.

Ba Lv's eyes caught the dilemma Bald and the skinny one faced. As an important member of the Black Exhaust Group, she knew very well what the organization would do to these two if they accepted this terrifying man's demands.

Just a moment ago, these two had revealed the information the enemy wanted to protect her, and now was the time for her to repay them.

Ba Lv said to Bald and the skinny one, "I can testify for you, showing how you were forced by the enemy to do this to protect me."

Though Bald and the skinny one were fearless and ruthless individuals, they naturally valued survival over death. After all, a good death couldn't compare to a miserable life.

They had experienced countless battles, watching their companions fall around them. They could face death with equanimity, but given a chance to survive, they fight more fiercely to seize it.

Now, with Ba Lv speaking on their behalf and testifying for them, undoubtedly, their fate shifted greatly. They might even escape punishment. With Lvluo's explanation, Bald and Du Zi confidently promised Jiang Cheng they would not contact their superiors. Moreover, as reciprocity, should Jiang Cheng and Yanran require something minor from them, they would oblige, as long as it wasn't too difficult for them.

These two, though ardently part of the Dark World, seemed to possess a certain code, giving them a distinguished air.

Jiang Cheng accepted their vow and spared them both.

This wasn't because Jiang Cheng blindly trusted them. As someone who roamed the universe, he had witnessed countless deceitful individuals who would say one thing to his face and another behind his back. Towards such people, Jiang Cheng never showed mercy.

As for these two, truthfully, Jiang Cheng didn't regard them with much seriousness. Even if they broke their promise and reestablished contact with their superiors, or disclosed his whereabouts, it didn't matter.

He truly didn't care.

If they were really tactless, then once discovered, what awaited them would be nothing but his formidable wrath.

At that time, they would realize that death was not something they needed to fear.

Having settled the matter with Bald and Du Zi, it was now Ba Lv's turn.

Yanran stood by, casting a pleading and pitiful glance at him. Jiang Cheng understood what she meant.

He said to Ba Lv, "You, leave Delmar Planet immediately and never appear before me again!"

He coldly added, "Leave now, lest I change my mind."

Yanran wanted to say more, but as she was about to speak, Jiang Cheng shot her a glance. The young girl pursed her lips, tears welling in her eyes, but she ultimately didn't say anything.

Truth be told, Yanran was also afraid of her teacher. Although her teacher wasn't the cold-hearted, icy type, once he pulled a stern face, she inexplicably feared him.

Today, pleading with her teacher on behalf of Ba Lv had already pushed her to her limits. Faced with her teacher's somber gaze, she indeed lost the courage to speak further.

Jiang Cheng was a formidable individual, imbued with superpower. When facing ordinary people, he naturally exuded an imposing pressure, causing those around him to feel uneasy.

If he furrowed his brows and pulled a long face, ordinary people would feel a chill run down their spines, shivering unconsciously. Those directly targeted would be weakened, unable to stand.

Though Yanran was exceptionally talented and an outstanding athlete, unmatched by the average person, physically and mentally, she wasn't much different from others.

Were it not for the hardships and trials she'd endured on the Nameless Planet—suffering, which can indeed make one stronger—these ordeals not only tested her physically but also fortified her mental resilience.

Facing that glance from Jiang Cheng, she merely felt wronged, nothing more.