Master Duo hadn't said it outright, but his meaning was perfectly clear.
There were no traces around the tents, so those traces obviously hadn't been left by them. No one could appear out of nowhere ten meters away without leaving any tracks, while leaving none around the tents.
So it was obvious who had left those tracks.
Master Qian felt somewhat awkward when he heard this. He grabbed Jiang Yue's hand. "Brother, I was too hasty and misunderstood you."
The man was straightforward enough. He'd flown off the handle without thinking, but he was just as candid when admitting his mistake.
But when he turned his gaze to Qing Zhe, his attitude changed completely.
"Now, what do you lot have to say for yourselves? You've even learned to accuse others before they can accuse you, huh?"
He was genuinely furious. For one thing, Qing Zhe and the others were highly suspicious. For another, they'd falsely accused Jiang Yue and his companions. To Master Qian, that was also an attack on him—a blow to his pride.
Everyone knew that Master Qian cared about his pride more than anything.
No one, including Master Hu, could object to Master Duo's conclusion.
But Master Duo knew how to conduct himself and naturally wouldn't overstep. Whether or not those Mushroom People were to be punished, Master Hu had to be the one to suggest it.
Master Hu kicked Qing Zhe in the face, sending him staggering to the ground. He immediately planted a foot on Qing Zhe's chest, his voice chillingly cold.
Qing Zhe hurriedly said, "Of course, it wasn't just for the eight hundred silver coins. All of us brothers agreed that you should have more raw ore on you. Everyone knows how valuable raw ore is. We followed you because we were after