While the rumors outside grew increasingly outrageous, the thoughts of the group of top figures in Phoenix Cry Pavilion also grew increasingly complicated.
Six-Ears's remarks had been far too shocking.
Yet considering this person's identity, such a shocking statement could not help but make people ponder.
They really wanted to jump out and accuse Six-Ears of fearmongering... but no one of his generation dared to step forward, while it would have been undignified for the seniors to criticize him at a time like this.
If this Thief Marshal Chu Ge really had designs on the Empress Dowager, did he not want to live anymore, or did he not want to make his way anywhere connected to the word "human"?
"Mm... Thank you for the reminder, Dharma Chief Six-Ears." Prince Tianlu pondered briefly before breaking the strange silence. "I'll give this matter careful consideration."
Everyone once again subconsciously looked toward this bald man from Mount Xiyue.
He merely smiled and lightly patted his mouth. "Oh my, this tea really is excellent. I accidentally got drunk. I've been spouting drunken nonsense—truly making a fool of myself. My apologies, my apologies."
Don't get angry. Don't get angry.
This was no ordinary disciple of Mount Xiyue. This was a true direct disciple of Mount Xiyue, with an identity like that of the Kunlun Twelve Emperors. If he said he was drunk on tea, then let him be drunk on tea. There was no need to tear things apart.
Prince Tianlu merely smiled faintly before waving his hand. The sensible maidservant hurriedly replaced the teapot on the tea table in the corner with a fresh one.
"Everyone, Nether Heaven will certainly do everything in its power to capture the culprit." Seeing that the time was right, Prince Tianlu finally revealed the true purpose of his