Su Yi's single remark plunged the atmosphere in the hall into sudden silence.
Everyone was astonished. They had not expected Xiao Jian to still be so unsparing at a time like this, actually holding the Third Elder accountable!
Tie Wenjing was even sweating on his behalf. He transmitted his voice, "Xiao Jian, you are already a steward of the Night Wandering Hall, while the Third Elder is the Night Wandering Hall Palace Master. Confronting him like this is exceedingly unwise!"
Su Yi ignored him.
He merely looked calmly at Ku Zhen, making no attempt to conceal his forceful and resolute attitude.
Ku Zhen's expression darkened, his brows tightly knit. He too seemed not to have expected this young man of the Torch Dragon lineage to be so difficult to deal with.
"Third Elder, do you see? You have made Steward Xiao feel wronged."
Sect Leader Liang Lingxu smiled. "Do not lose your bearing again. Hurry and apologize to Steward Xiao."
Ku Zhen fell silent for a moment before slowly nodding. "My questioning was indeed somewhat harsh earlier. Do not take it to heart."
Only then did Su Yi let the matter rest.
He could suppress his temperament and disposition in order to infiltrate the Azure Firmament God Court.
But when it was time to be forceful, he had to be forceful. Otherwise, anyone and everyone would think he was a soft persimmon that could be kneaded at will.
That would inevitably bring him much more trouble.
And trouble was precisely what Su Yi had always disliked most.
Su Yi was certain that after witnessing his attitude today, these old fellows of the Azure Firmament God Court would naturally understand how to treat him in the future.
That was why Su Yi had insisted on making Ku Zhen apologize.
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