Given Su Xin's relationship with the Six Fan Sect, it would be easy for him to ask Tie Ao to make a move. Tie Zhan did not even ask what price Su Xin would pay and simply nodded. "No problem. Lately, aside from cultivation, Big Brother has done nothing but cultivate in the Six Fan Sect. If he gets the chance to spar with Suonanche this time, I think he'll be more than willing."
But just then, a voice suddenly rang out. "Lord Tie Zhan, there have recently been unusual movements in the Western Regions, so Lord Tie Ao cannot be deployed. He must remain in Shengjing City in case something happens."
Gongsun Du strolled in at an unhurried pace, cupping his hands toward Tie Zhan while giving Su Xin the same half-smiling, half-not-smiling look.
Tie Zhan's expression immediately darkened upon seeing Gongsun Du. He said coldly, "Since when has the Imperial Offering Hall been permitted to order my Six Fan Sect around?"
Gongsun Du hurriedly said, "Lord Tie Zhan, I have no intention of ordering the Six Fan Sect about. I am merely delivering a message. If Lord Tie Zhan has any objections, you may enter the palace and speak with His Majesty, or speak with Prince of Changshan."
As he spoke, Gongsun Du cast Su Xin another faintly mocking glance. "Lord Su, some things should not be for me to say, but I cannot help saying this much: as an important minister of the Imperial Court, Lord Su must distinguish public matters from private ones. Using the Imperial Court's strength for your own affairs—what sort of reasoning is that?
"Besides, Lord Su, isn't your talent for causing trouble a little too formidable? You have nearly offended every martial force in the Jianghu. Lord Su, your skill is high