As Zhang Tie listened, a flicker of something strange passed through Zhang Taixuan's eyes. If Zhang Tie had not already seen through everything, he might not even have noticed that change in Zhang Taixuan's expression.
But that strange look vanished in an instant. In the blink of an eye, Zhang Taixuan's face was filled with righteous indignation.
"Not at all. Elder Mu Shen bears Huaiyuan Hall's rise and fall, honor and disgrace upon his shoulders. As the family head, when faced with such a matter, I only hate that my abilities are limited. How could I dare speak of hardship?" Zhang Taixuan let out a long sigh toward the heavens, then looked at Zhang Tie with concern. "I wonder how Elder Mu Shen has endured these past few days. Do you know who was behind this...?"
In the time it took to exchange those few words, Huaiyuan Hall's other elders had already come over. Compared to Zhang Taixuan, the concern on their faces and their concern for Zhang Tie came straight from the heart. One after another, they anxiously asked after his condition.
After they had only spoken for a few moments, Elder Mu Lei flew into a rage, his thick brows shooting upright as he shouted, "Those vile bastards dared scheme against Huaiyuan Hall! This time, even if we old fellows have to stake our lives on it, we absolutely cannot let this rest. We will make them repay blood with blood..."
"I think the breakthrough lies with that Retainer Liu from the Golden Crow Merchant Group. Although Liu Changxiong is dead, if we keep digging along that clue, we will definitely uncover something!" Elder Mu Yun said solemnly as well.
"Exactly. The two elders are right!" The other elders all nodded in agreement.
"This matter truly is a