Wang Wu rolled her eyes and put on an expression that said, What are you going to do about it? "Fine, fine, I'll tell you. I went to the Spiritual Sword Hall in the middle of the night because..." She deliberately paused, whetting True Person Fengyin's appetite. "Because I wanted to offer incense to the patriarch! What? Is there a problem with that?"
True Person Fengyin nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. "Offer incense? You, Wang Wu, would go offer incense? Has the sun risen in the west?"
Wang Wu slapped her thigh. "Ah, Senior Brother, you're mistaken! People have to change, you know! I've turned over a new leaf and started anew. Is that not allowed?"
Just then, Hai Yunfan, who had been watching the fun, suddenly spoke. "Fifth Elder, forgive my boldness, but may I ask why you brought a wine jar if you were offering incense?"
Wang Wu's smile froze. She glared viciously at Hai Yunfan. That brat really knows how to bring up exactly what shouldn't be brought up! Was it so wrong for her to enjoy a little drink? Now that Sect Master Senior Brother knew about it, he would definitely lecture her again for neglecting her proper duties.
"Well..." Wang Wu's eyes darted around as her mind raced. Suddenly, inspiration struck. "This is... this is an offering for the patriarch! Daughter Red Wine—what wonderful wine! If the patriarch's spirit is watching over us, he must like it too!"
True Person Fengyin looked at her suspiciously. "Really?"
Wang Wu immediately straightened her back and said righteously, "Of course it's true! When have I, Wang Wu, ever lied to you?"
Hai Yunfan wanted to say something else, but True Person Fengyin raised a hand to stop him. "All right, all right, Yunfan. Since your Junior