Marrying One Woman to Two Men... Qu Jianlei was truly at a loss for words. What kind of savage nonsense was that? At the very least, he was a full-grown man, not a woman! But that was not the point. It was only a metaphor, and Jade Forest Matron seemed rather sensitive about topics involving men and women.
He spoke sternly. "I really wasn't the one who invited you here. You have to admit that, right?"
"Besides, Red Leaf Ridge and Star Palace are not entirely unconnected. Fellow Cultivator Huo Jiujian belongs to your palace, doesn't he? Our cooperation has been quite pleasant!"
"Huo Jiujian..." Jiang Hui paused briefly, then chuckled.
"I hadn't wanted to bring this up, but Vice Hall Master He Gen asked me to inquire... when will that Stone Jar be returned?"
"Uh..." Qu Jianlei had actually guessed that they might have already pieced together the relevant clues.
Still, being questioned about it to his face was somewhat embarrassing, especially with Jade Forest Matron listening in.
He coughed lightly. "Fellow Cultivator Huo sold it to me."
Whatever. He would first throw Huo Jiujian out to take the blame. Besides, City Lord Huo had indeed actively participated in the matter.
Jiang Hui gave a dry laugh, thinking that she had finally found his weakness—so long as he cared about his reputation, this would be easy to discuss.
With a smile that did not reach her eyes, she asked, "It seems Ridge Lord Qu knows where it came from as well. I am willing to redeem it at double the price. How about it?"
"It's already been used," Qu Jianlei replied calmly. "We were preparing for war against the Heavenly Demons. We dared not fall behind others."
"This..." Jiang Hui narrowed her eyes and began pondering, looking deeply troubled.