Li Buzheng had not been gone for long when several elders slowly arrived in the main hall. After saluting Li Zhengyi, they sat to one side and waited until all the other elders had arrived before beginning the discussion.
Li Zhengyi sat in the seat of honor. Only after the Grand Elder of the Li family entered the hall did he slowly say, "I summoned everyone here today to discuss Lin Bai."
"I bestowed a piece of divine iron upon Lin Bai and allowed him to comprehend the Great Sun-Chasing Art. Do you feel that this is somewhat unfair?"
Li Zhengyi's gaze was as sharp as a torch as he swept it around the hall, taking in all the elders.
After hearing Li Zhengyi's words, all the Li family elders narrowed their eyes in unison and exchanged glances. Streams of voice transmissions began darting back and forth as they secretly discussed how to answer Li Zhengyi.
Li Zhengyi's gaze swept across the hall before finally landing on the Grand Elder of the Li family. Seeing his brows tightly furrowed and his thoughts weighing heavily on him, yet his teeth clenched as he stubbornly refused to say a word, Li Zhengyi smiled and asked, "Grand Elder, speak your mind."
The Grand Elder of the Li family let out a soft sigh and helplessly rose to his feet. He cupped his fists and said, "Since the family head wants me to speak, then I will."
"Originally, I should not have interfered in this matter. Lin Bai has shown me kindness—he saved my son in the Heavenly Blade Tribe. I should have spoken up for him, but since the family head has asked about it today, and this concerns the Li family, I have no choice but to speak."
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