Jiang Shang, White Branch, Xia Yongnian, and the Mo Family elder exchanged glances.
White Branch's gaze turned icy.
Xia Yongnian was clearly bewildered and had already begun to panic.
The Mo Family elder wanted to stop them, but he did not even have enough breath left.
Jiang Shang stepped forward with a broad smile. "Everyone, everyone, don't get worked up, hahaha..."
Shan Jianqing gripped his treasured sword. "Patriarch Jiang, are you planning to speak for the criminals? Which side are you on?!"
Jiang Shang looked at him. "I stand on the side of justice."
That answer never failed. He did not pick a side, and there was nothing wrong with it.
Shan Jianqing narrowed his eyes. "May I ask, Patriarch Jiang, which side is justice on?"
Jiang Shang said, "As I see it, both sides are just!"
Bimuyu pulled Shan Jianqing back and said with a smile, "Patriarch Jiang, why don't you share your views? You are prudent and seasoned, Patriarch Jiang, and your fame has spread far and wide. You are a family leader who stands like the Sea Calming Divine Needle in the martial world. Regarding today's matter, the Elder Council would like to hear your opinion."
Jiang Shang nodded.
"I am Jiang Shang. Everyone here knows me, and everyone knows what kind of person I am. If I say something fair, no one will come chop me up, right?"
Xia Yongnian hurriedly said, "Oh, Elder Jiang, everyone here has ties with you. You're the most suitable person to speak. Besides, everyone knows that Elder Jiang is the most reasonable man and values friendship above all else."
"Good."
Jiang Shang said, "At present, Drunken Elder says that the Old Dean colluded with Sky Net. Forgive my bluntness, but the other Old Men Wu only heard Drunken Elder's side