Kang Jingchen hurriedly said, "Sect Master Zhao, His Majesty has come sincerely this time to seek peace, without the slightest hint of perfunctoriness.
The previous encirclement was truly the result of being deceived by treacherous villains. Now that His Majesty has seen through the truth, he specially sent me to offer his deepest apologies and hopes to forge a lasting bond of cooperation with Wanze Sect.
Among these gifts are many rare Spirit Herbs and medicinal herbs, all prepared to compensate Wanze Sect for the losses it suffered before."
Zhao Yun raised an eyebrow slightly and let out a cold laugh. "Young Prince, not to mention these Spirit Herbs and medicines—even more precious things could hardly soothe the pain brought by the casualties among Wanze Sect's disciples.
Wanze Sect does not fear the Great Gan Imperial Family, but neither do we wish to make enemies for no reason. Still, what happened before is truly not something we can easily let go of.
Furthermore, you say you were deceived by villains. Who exactly were those villains?
Is there conclusive evidence?
Besides, the Great Gan Imperial Family attacked Wanze Sect time and again. Could all that be brushed aside with a single claim of having been deceived?"
Kang Jingchen's heart suddenly tightened. For a moment, he was left speechless. He knew perfectly well that this was merely an excuse concocted by the Great Gan Imperial Family, yet he had no choice but to repeat it as ordered.
He could only bite the bullet and continue, "Sect Master Zhao, regarding those villains, His Majesty is conducting a thorough investigation and will certainly give Wanze Sect a satisfactory explanation.
His Majesty also stated that if Wanze Sect were willing to let bygones be bygones, the Great Gan Imperial Family would fully support Wanze Sect's