Everyone was too confused with anger, and upon hearing the Second Elder's words, they disregarded hierarchy and retorted collectively.
"Second Elder, why are you speaking up for this girl? Did she offer you some benefits?"
"When Elder Wen was alive, you were accustomed to currying favor, and now even after he's gone, you're still flattering his apprentice!"
"Second Elder, you're so eager to let this girl become the Sect Leader. It's clear your intentions aren't pure; you likely want to take advantage of her once she's in the position."
Even the usually composed Second Elder turned purple with anger upon hearing these malicious guesses.
Seeing this, Nianyang spoke with her red lips slightly parted, like pearls dropping onto a jade plate. Her words were cold and stern, "Elders, please show some respect. If you continue to slander without basis, I won't hesitate to deliver a lawsuit to each of you, and we can settle it definitively in court!"
