In fact, Chen Jian never planned to let Bai Xu live from the beginning.
This wasn't because of any "conflict of interest," nor out of self-preservation, but rather a quite "simple" sense of justice.
Anyway, the education he received from childhood was like this: those who touch drugs won't end well, let alone those who use drugs to control civilians.
The people of Huadu have taken this step, so it's not unjust how they die.
As for the retaliation they might launch...
To be honest, Chen Jian didn't care at all.
What a joke, I damn well nuked the Mechanical God Sect, would I care about a small Huadu?
If you push it, I'll throw one at you too, and you'll behave.
So, in the midst of Bai Xu's astonished, fearful, and bewildered gaze, Chen Jian ordered his merciful execution.
And after thoroughly inspecting his belongings, Chen Jian unexpectedly found a surprise.
