Immortal Lord Song had been speaking at length when Dongfang Tuo cut him off. "Immortal Lord Song, there's no need to say more. I'll ask you just one thing: are you taking this treasure for the sect or for yourself?"
Immortal Lord Song's expression changed dramatically, and murderous intent flashed in his eyes. He had never expected this well-known honest man to dare openly mock him.
Dongfang Tuo continued as if speaking to himself. "If it's for the sect, why did you put on an act with Xu Nian? If it's for yourself, then you're using the sect's name to pressure me and sullying the sect for personal gain. That is a grave insult to the sect."
"Besides, Wang Qianqiu obtained this treasure through his own efforts. He's a purple-robed trial disciple and wasn't even on the list to enter Earth Pillar Hall. The opportunity he found has nothing to do with the sect. Even if the sect master were here, he'd have no right to demand that Wang Qianqiu hand over his treasure."
Xu Nian had been right about Dongfang Tuo. He could certainly be rigid and stubborn, but that didn't mean he was stupid. With just a few words, Xu Yi had exposed Immortal Lord Song's lie and laid bare the conspiracy between him and Xu Nian.
How could Dongfang Tuo not realize that Immortal Lord Song had come to take advantage of their predicament and snatch the fruits of someone else's labor?
No matter how rigid he was, how could he believe Immortal Lord Song's righteous-sounding lies? Besides, that so-called rigidity was nothing more than a label imposed on him by "clever men" like Xu Nian.
"Useless fool! You nearly ruined my plans!"
Immortal Lord Song took his anger out on Xu Nian, pointing at him and