After hearing Xiao Qiushui's words, Qu Hanshan's eyes flashed with a cold light. He spoke in a low voice:
"If that's the case, then the Power Gang really might be colluding with the Northern Wasteland. But I heard the Gang Leader of the Power Gang is staying at your Huanhua Sword Sect. How do you explain that?"
Xiao Xilou knew the man had come with bad intentions, but he hadn't expected him to be after Wang Yue!
Fortunately, Wang Yue had guessed this in advance and had given Xiao Xilou a response to use. So although Xiao Xilou wasn't particularly willing to lie, he had no other choice for the moment. He could only follow Wang Yue's plan and say,
"Gang Leader Li came here because of this matter. His explanation was that in a big forest, all kinds of birds could be found, and it wasn't impossible for one or two traitors to appear now and then.
"After seeing the evidence, Gang Leader Li personally escorted Old Madam Wu to meet General Wu's subordinates, to prevent any misunderstandings. Everyone in the martial world knows about this.
"Although Guangling is remote, Great Hero Qu should know about it. Haven't you heard?"
Seeing Xiao Xilou twist the facts like this, Qu Hanshan gave a cold snort. "Is that so? But I heard the Power Gang was a vast and wealthy organization, and Gang Leader Li was a very busy man. Surely he wouldn't personally escort someone over such a small matter."
Xiao Xilou deliberately sighed, then imitated Wang Yue's tone as he said,
"If my disciples caused trouble, I, as their Sect Leader, would personally go and apologize too. After all, it's basic courtesy.
"I imagine Gang Leader Li, with so many people under his command, has his share of headaches.