Xu Yilong's guilt was so sincere, without the slightest trace of anything unusual.
Even Xuanyuan Qi could not spot any problem on his face.
"Cough, cough, Clan Leader Xu, what do you mean by this? What am I being apologized for?"
Xuanyuan Qi was particularly puzzled, even somewhat bewildered.
At those words!
Xu Yilong gave a bitter smile. "Sect Master Xuanyuan, I am truly very sorry. Hall Master of Jishi Hall auctioned something at our sect, but because payment was not made in time, our sect's Great Elder sold it to someone else."
"Sorry!"
"Truly sorry!"
"..."
Sold to someone else?
Xuanyuan Qi furrowed his brow. Just as he turned his eyes toward Qin Jishi—
Xu Yilong continued, "Sect Master Xuanyuan, you also know that Hall Master of Jishi Hall did not reveal his identity at the time. We mistook him for a swindler, so we had no choice but to..."
"Like this!"
As Xu Yilong spoke, he patted his chest. "Sect Master Xuanyuan, please rest assured. Our Xu Family will certainly show you our sincerity..."
"Come!"
As his voice fell, Xu Yilong clapped his hands. A maidservant walked forward carrying a silver tray.
Three bottles of pills and a Storage Ring were prominently displayed atop it.
"Sect Master Xuanyuan!"
"Hall Master of Jishi Hall!"
Xu Yilong extended his hand with a smile. "Please accept these items as a small token of my apology on behalf of the Lineage elders."
Xuanyuan Qi had not expected Xu Yilong to lower his stance so completely.
For a moment, he found himself speechless.
There was indeed nothing wrong with what the Xu Family had done.
Even if there was truly something improper about selling the items to someone else, their humble attitude left even the most venomous person unable to pick out a