Others might not know Dugu Qiubai's temperament, but how could the Hall Master of Incense Burning not know?
Of course!
The other three Hall Masters clearly knew as well.
Almost the instant Dugu Qiubai's words fell, the other three Hall Masters instinctively took a step back.
Then!
They watched him with amused expressions.
Black lines appeared across the Hall Master of Incense Burning's forehead, and he drew a deep breath.
"Um... Senior Dugu... we were at fault in this matter."
"A mistake!"
"I guarantee this was absolutely a mistake!"
"..."
At this point, the Hall Master of Incense Burning deliberately raised his head and glanced at Dugu Qiubai.
Seeing that he said nothing... he continued, "Senior Dugu, there is actually something I must say. In my view, Wuzang's intervention in this matter was understandable."
"What you may not know is... Lan Kang was originally Wuzang Enforcement's disciple."
"Later, when he displayed powerful talent, I took him as my disciple."
"Senior Dugu, now that I have put it this way, I believe you can see the issue within it. Wuzang cannot be blamed entirely either."
"After all..."
As he spoke to this point, the Hall Master of Incense Burning abruptly stopped.
They were all intelligent people. Some matters lost their meaning if laid bare too thoroughly.
On the contrary!
If certain things were explained too clearly... it would benefit no one.
The Hall Master of Incense Burning's words had struck exactly the right note. How could Dugu Qiubai fail to understand his intentions?
However!
Dugu Qiubai still said nothing. He merely narrowed his eyes as he looked at him.
Uh!
Feeling Dugu Qiubai's gaze—
Gulp!!
To be honest!
Even an existence like the Hall Master of Incense Burning began to feel his scalp prickle.
By the end... the Hall Master of