But the anger in his heart refused to subside. So the rules enforced by the Ten Elders were no different from a waistband-loosened at will. An enforcer had actually broken them in full view of everyone.
The problem was that this interference put Chuntian in danger. He had no idea whether Chuntian had finished his task, or how much longer he would need.
And now their little trick here had been exposed. That really stung.
After fixing his eyes on him, Jin Guiqi showed not a shred of a thief's guilty conscience. Instead, he demanded, "Wu Jinliang, did I say anything that violated the rules?"
He was the one whose eyes truly brimmed with murderous intent-bare, undisguised murderous intent.
Wu Jinliang froze. "Violated the rules? What rules? This junior doesn't understand."
Jin Guiqi withdrew his murderous intent and gave a faint smile. Looking to either side, he asked, "Did you all see that? Even the person involved doesn't think I broke any rules. Certain people had better not try splashing dirty water on me and forcing accusations onto my head."
Anger rose on the face of Tang Weizong, an elder of the Treasure-Evolving Sect. He pointed at Tong Mingshan. "You there, why are you still holding up that brazier? Who are you trying to fool, ghosts?"
Tong Mingshan was embarrassed, angry but not daring to speak. Seeing Wu Jinliang wave a hand at him, he immediately used his magic to stop showing off the Divine Fire.
The ten elders wore differing expressions. Just as expected, this fellow had indeed absorbed Divine Fire. He had only come in a short while ago, yet he had already found some.
With nothing more to say to them, Wu Jinliang did not linger. Still impeccably courteous, he bowed respectfully and was about to take