Zhu Lan was the major owner of the Heavenly Workshop, with a whole pack of lackeys and lovers behind her. With such a powerful backing, no one could ignore her even if they wanted to. The Mountain Lords' Assembly was in full swing, and now that such a grand drama had unfolded, everyone was watching with the attitude of spectators enjoying the spectacle.
Seeing that the Supreme Elders were all intimidated by Yun Xiu and dared not act, the bold ones began blaming themselves. Zhu Lan seized the opportunity and shouted, "Supreme Elder Yun Xiu tore apart our Heavenly Workshop and killed so many of our managers and workers. Now that he's been brought here to answer for his crimes, the Supreme Elders can't do a thing to him! Why is my life so hard? Boohoohoo... Are you all bullying me because I'm a woman? Our Heavenly Workshop has conducted business in Sky City for years, always walking on eggshells. What have we ever done to offend the Supreme Elders' Assembly? Every year, we paid tribute in crystals by the tens of thousands, and now they kill people just like that, as if human lives were as worthless as livestock?"
The Supreme Elders were all stunned. Such a shameless shrew was impossible to withstand, no matter how composed one was. Thus, even the few Supreme Elders who had remained silent hurriedly began consulting one another in private.
"Shopkeeper Zhu Lan, please don't panic. We all saw what Supreme Elder Yun Xiu did. However, as you can see, he committed this grave offense only after falling into demonic possession; he wasn't targeting you specifically. Please calm down for now. Once we've discussed a solution, we'll give you justice. How does that sound?" one of the female Supreme Elders hurriedly said.
"Justice?