"Young Master Gu Xiao, do not slander me with baseless accusations. I have always acted for the public good—how can I tolerate such defamation from you?"
Upon hearing Lu Yunxiao's words, Gu Xiu's expression changed at once, and he spoke somewhat indignantly.
"For the public good?"
"I'm afraid that's not the case."
Lu Yunxiao narrowed his eyes. "I heard that before I appeared, most people in the clan wanted Xun'er to be with Gu Yao. Is that true or not?"
"Young Master Gu Xiao, that was in the past."
An Elder spoke up.
"So such a thing did happen."
Lu Yunxiao glanced at the Elder who had spoken in support of him. He had a feeling that this man was one of his supporters.
Or rather, most of the Council of Elders actually supported him.
Only a small number were stubbornly refusing to accept it.
"As Gu Yao's grandfather, you make things difficult for me on one hand, yet Elder Gu Xiu can still claim without changing expression that he acts for the public good."
"Tsk, tsk. Sure enough, when people grow old, their skin becomes as thick as city walls."
"When it comes to shamelessness, this Sect Master is far inferior."
Lu Yunxiao chuckled, his mockery wholly undisguised.
He did not leave Gu Xiu even the slightest bit of face.
"You insolent little—"
"Shut up!"
Before Gu Xiu could finish, a voice came from his upper left.
It was low and carried undisguised chill.
It was like a basin of cold water had been poured over the furious Gu Xiu, instantly bringing him back to his senses.
What had he just been doing?
He had actually been cursing Lu Yunxiao?
They could try to stop Lu Yunxiao and Gu Xun'er, but they absolutely could not openly insult Lu Yunxiao.