"Ancestor, why not find a few scapegoats? We could say they acted under false orders in Wuque's name, then compensate Shi Yue with some property. Surely Immortal Herb Palace wouldn't..." The middle-aged man standing nearby spoke up to plead for Ning Wuque.
"He's a pig-brain, and so are you? What kind of power do you think stands behind Shi Yue? It's very likely the Ximen Family, one of the Five Great Immortal Clans. Do you think the Ximen Family would believe that excuse? Even a fool knows that's impossible. You think Shi Yue would accept property as compensation? Do you have any idea how wealthy he is? Is he short on Spirit Stones? Someone who offers Spirit Transmutation Realm bean soldiers and a Spiritually Connected Magic Treasure as betrothal gifts—do you think he's short of any property you could offer?" The Gold-robed Elder's gaze turned cold as he rebuked him without the slightest courtesy.
"But... if we hand Wuque over, Shi Yue still won't believe our Ning Family is innocent. And I doubt anyone would believe that he acted alone!"
The Gold-robed Elder drew a deep breath and said coldly, "At this point, we have no choice but to see this through. Before Shi Yue can escape, we have to silence him. Wuque, contact the people from Yanluo Hall right now. Tell them Shi Yue is a member of the Ximen Family, one of the Five Great Immortal Clans. If they don't want the Ximen Family coming after them, they have to kill Shi Yue and leave no witnesses. The Nine Immortal Sect has a grudge against Shi Yue, doesn't it? We can pin the whole thing on them. Also, send people to watch the markets where the Cross-Star Domain Teleportation Arrays leading directly to Immortal Grass Market Town are