"Wait and see? But Yang Jianye was clearly trying to sow discord between everyone and my father. If this matter is not handled properly, everyone will inevitably become divided. By then, even if Father took control of Heavenly Capital, he would likely only hold it in name."
Yin Qingxue spoke with deep concern.
"Fellow Daoist Yin, have you perhaps forgotten that your father is an Out of Body stage cultivator? Moreover, having subdued Ye Tianxiao and regained control of Heavenly Capital in such a short time, how could he possibly be unable to deal with such a trivial matter?"
"If he truly feared being challenged, Yang Jianye would likely never have been given a chance to speak."
Su Shi'er continued in a low voice. The corner of his eye swept over Ye Tianling, and he could clearly sense an intense confidence emanating from him.
Su Shi'er understood perfectly well that this small matter before them had likely never been taken seriously by Ye Tianling at all.
It seemed this Lord Prefect had come prepared as well. Yet Yang Jianye, as Ye Tianxiao's trusted confidant, had stepped forward to speak at such a moment.
Did he truly have the courage to fight for everyone's interests? Or was this... deliberate?
As thoughts turned in his mind, Su Shi'er's face remained expressionless.
The situation before him became increasingly difficult to see through, so he simply chose to wait and watch.
After Su Shi'er's reminder, Yin Qingxue immediately calmed down as well.
"This... Fellow Daoist Su is right. Thank you for the reminder. Otherwise, had I acted rashly, I might instead have ruined Father's great plans."
Su Shi'er waved his hand indifferently. "No need for courtesy. Fellow Daoist Yin is merely confused by concern. Let us keep watching."
As soon as his words fell—