In the hall, the atmosphere suddenly became oppressive,
The faces of those from the Lingxi Sword Sect and the Lu Family alike turned grim.
Despite the anger, Ding Jianxiao forced a smile and said, "Lord Gu, surely you jest!"
The Supreme Elder, Zhang Xuanche, spoke too, "Gu Qianhu is an official of the Court, appointed by both the Court and Canglan City, his actions naturally follow protocol, it's merely a jest!"
The Lu Family Grand Elder calmly said, "Lord Gu, the matter concerning collusion with the Mang Mountain Thieves can be put to rest, the culprits have been found, and the Lingxi Sword Sect must take responsibility for failing to supervise, there's no denying it. However, the primary focus now should be the pursuit of the Mang Mountain Thieves.
