Su Xin's words not only darkened Ji Xuansi's face; the expressions of everyone present turned rather strange as well.
Though Su Xin was telling the truth—Li Huai really was in seclusion—they still felt he was brushing them off. Or perhaps he was already wary of the Imperial Court, which was why he had not brought Li Huai along and instead left him in the Northwest Circuit to provide support.
How could there be such a coincidence in this world? Li Huai had not entered seclusion early or late, yet he just had to do so now?
But Su Xin had made his stance clear, and no one could say anything. Ji Xuansi could only force a smile and say, "In that case, Lord Su, please take your seat."
Only after Su Xin had taken his seat did Ji Xuansi say, "I invited all of you here today for two reasons. First, to welcome Island Master Yi and the other overseas experts into Great Zhou. Second, to discuss how we should place all these overseas friends within Great Zhou."
No one spoke. The moment Lin Zongyue and the others saw this group from overseas, they knew this matter could not be so simple. The Ji Imperial Clan was likely planning to plant wedges among their subordinates.
Sure enough, Ji Xuansi addressed Su Xin first. "Lord Su, if I remember correctly, you and your subordinate Li Huai still concurrently hold two of the Six Fan Sect's positions as Four Great Constables, do you not?
"With Lord Su's current status and strength, the position of one of the Four Great Constables no longer suits you.
"And your subordinate Li Huai is now focused on the affairs of the Dark Guard. He does not concern himself with the Six Fan Sect's matters, so it