Inside the main hall.
No sooner had he sat down than Tang Xiao impatiently asked, "Little San, I have discussed your proposal with the three elders. But rather than hearing our answer, I want to know what you think, Dai Mubai."
They had rehearsed this question before coming, and Dai Mubai answered smoothly. "Sect Master Tang, the position of Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire was originally mine. Dai Weisi used petty tricks to slander and spread rumors about me, ruining my reputation and winning Father's favor. Such despicable conduct is beneath contempt. If Dai Weisi truly becomes Emperor, who knows what turmoil the empire will face. As a member of the empire, I am unwilling—and will never allow—such a thing to happen."
Tang Xiao gave a faint laugh. Rather than answering immediately, he asked, "Little San, I heard that Dai Mubai has extremely serious injuries. They will greatly affect his future. Is that true?"
Tang San hurriedly replied, "Uncle, I am ninety percent confident that I can cure Mubai's injuries. It will simply take some time. At most two years, and Mubai will definitely recover completely."
"Sect Master Tang Xiao, as Little San's teacher, I have complete faith in his abilities. Since Little San dared to say it, he must be confident." Yu Xiaogang chimed in.
Tang Xiao neither cared about nor concerned himself with Dai Mubai's physical condition. Even if Dai Mubai were a eunuch, as long as no one knew, he could still become Emperor. The only troublesome part was that Dai Weisi had exposed the matter before. If it was not handled properly, Dai Mubai could easily become the target of public criticism.
When that happened, all the Clear Sky Sect's efforts would have gone to waste.
Therefore, to silence the masses, Dai Mubai had