In the Qianxue State Boundary, within the Qiandao Sect.
Inside a magnificent hall resembling a pavilion of jade and palaces of pearls.
Elder Shen, who hailed from the Shen Family, sat in the Feather Transformation Realm, and wielded real power, was discussing matters with a gathering of elders and instructors.
Before long, a furious Elder Zheng, wearing the Daoist Robe of the Qiandao Sect with half-white hair and beard and stern brows and eyes, pushed open the door and strode inside.
The hall instantly grew quiet for a moment.
Elder Shen looked around and waved his hand. "You all go out first, we will discuss this matter later."
"Yes."
The group of elders and instructors withdrew from the hall.
The hall doors closed, leaving only Elder Shen and Elder Zheng inside.
Elder Zheng spoke up directly. "How do you plan to handle the matter of the Rouge Boat?"
Elder Shen frowned. "What do you mean by how to handle it? What does the matter of the Rouge Boat have to do with my Qiandao Sect?"
Elder Zheng sneered. "Frank people don't speak in riddles. Don't tell me you don't know a thing about it."
"Is that ship really operated solely by the Guishui Gate?"
"Those disciples gather together seeking fame, power, and profit. And within the Qianxue State Boundary, who holds the greatest fame, profit, and power, and which aristocratic clans are they?"
"How could your Shen Family and the Qiandao Sect have no entanglement at all?"
Elder Shen remained silent.
Seeing this, Elder Zheng let out a cold laugh.
"It's useless for you to say nothing. I've investigated, and behind that ship lies the shadow of your Shen Family. And many disciples of the Qiandao Sect have visited that ship..."
"Elder Zheng..." Elder Shen's expression darkened, and he said