Ku Zhen's words came abruptly, startling many of the important figures in the hall before they frowned.
Everyone could see that the Third Elder was using this opportunity to press for answers. He had no intention of letting Su Yi off so easily!
This displeased many people.
With distinguished guests present, an elder of their own sect was hounding one of their own disciples without respite. What kind of decorum was that?
"Fellow Daoist Qi Wei's words are exactly what I wanted to say."
Su Yi gave the Third Elder a calm look. "What business is it of yours that I bought Carefree Wanderer?"
That single sentence was tantamount to tearing away all pretense, utterly uncompromising.
"You..."
Ku Zhen flushed with shame and anger, his expression darkening.
Before everyone's eyes, Su Yi, a mere junior, had openly contradicted him. Where was he supposed to put his old face now?
The Great Elder snorted coldly. "Third Elder, you truly have been too rude. There are so many disciples in the sect. Must every one of them explain to you what treasures they buy and share their insights on buying them?"
His voice was laden with mockery and admonition.
"That was not my intention."
Ku Zhen's expression grew increasingly gloomy. "It is simply that the sword Carefree Wanderer..."
Before he could defend himself, the sect leader frowned and cut him off. "Enough. Watch your conduct, and do not spoil the enjoyment of our honored guests!"
Ku Zhen's expression shifted between light and dark before he finally fell silent.
Su Yi said nothing further about it.
Yet in his heart, he had already resolved to find an opportunity to get rid of Ku Zhen!
That old thing was simply a lingering yin soul, making no effort whatsoever to conceal his hostility toward him.