Fu Yuncheng's words made the other old guys nod in agreement as well.
Their expressions were complicated, their bodies stiff and uneasy. None of them retained their former dominance or majesty.
Liang Lingxu stood there too, head lowered, his face shifting from green to white.
"A misunderstanding?"
Ran Bao flew into a rage. "Martial Uncle Fu, that brat sent me flying with one sleeve and left me severely wounded. How the hell can that be called a misunderstanding!?"
Furious and exasperated, he struggled to his feet. "You... what the hell is wrong with all of you?"
"Shut up!"
Fu Yuncheng flew into a rage and shot Ran Bao a glare. His grim, terrifying face made Ran Bao shudder from head to toe, falling silent as a cicada in winter.
No matter how foolish he was, he had realized that something was amiss.
"A misunderstanding?"
Su Yi smiled. "Even if it was a misunderstanding, shouldn't we clear things up first?"
Fu Yuncheng's expression stiffened. He glanced at Liang Lingxu. "Headmaster, this misunderstanding was caused by you, so you should explain it."
Liang Lingxu fell silent for a moment before nodding with difficulty.
He took a deep breath, cupped his fist toward Su Yi, and apologized. "Everything that happened earlier was indeed due to my recklessness. As the headmaster, I slandered Vice Palace Master Xiao without any evidence. I truly should not have done so. I..."
Su Yi interrupted him. "There's no need to apologize. I only want to know what happened."
Everyone exchanged glances.
Liang Lingxu sighed. "Vice Palace Master Xiao, please do not ask. In short, the fault lies entirely with me. I will certainly offer Vice Palace Master Xiao compensation that will satisfy you!"
"There's no need for compensation."
Su Yi raised a hand and pointed at the Crimson