The hall doors were shut tight, but everlasting azure lamps hung on the surrounding walls, their flames blazing brightly.
"Esteemed seniors, Xiao Jian has arrived."
Sect Leader Liang Lingxu stepped forward to pay his respects.
Among the five old guys, a white-haired elder nodded.
His name was Fu Yuncheng.
An Eight Refinements God Lord!
His status was equal to that of Supreme Second Elder Baili Yin, except he had long ceased holding any position within the sect.
He was also the most accomplished among the five old guys present.
"Xiao Jian, why haven't you stepped forward to pay your respects?"
Liang Lingxu spoke in a stern tone.
Su Yi swept his gaze around the room, studying everyone before he finally said, "Seeing such a formation, I cannot help but harbor doubts. I do not know whether what is about to happen will be good or bad, so forgive me for being unable to pay my respects."
Everyone was taken aback, their expressions varied.
"Whether you pay your respects is unimportant."
Fu Yuncheng smiled. "Xiao Jian, you rendered great service to the sect today. This should originally have been a joyous occasion, and we ought to reward you, but..."
"There is something we must get to the bottom of!"
The smile vanished from Fu Yuncheng's face. His gaze turned deep and icy. "You... who exactly are you!?"
Su Yi laughed instead. "So that is it. You put on such a grand display because you wanted to interrogate me."
Subtle changes came over everyone's expressions.
Liang Lingxu said directly, "It seems you are a clever man. In that case, are you planning to confess without being questioned?"
Su Yi glanced at Liang Lingxu. "What do you mean by that, Sect Leader? Do you take me for a criminal?"
Liang Lingxu was just