Seeing that the Fifth Elder was about to lose control of his emotions, the Eighth Elder hurriedly pulled him back.
Clearly, however, some people still refused to let them off.
"What scheming behind the scenes? In the end, wasn't it their sect reaping what it sowed? Everyone acted of their own free will. How did that become someone pulling the strings behind the scenes?"
"The Medicine Gate even helped them save Su Mianmian back then. Wouldn't you call this the Azure Tide Sect repaying kindness with enmity?"
Some Azure Tide Sect disciples looked indignant and seemed ready to argue, but a single look from the Eighth Elder stopped them.
Back then, Su Jiu had nearly died at the Medicine Gate to obtain that Command Token, yet no one remembered...
The Eighth Elder smiled faintly at the Medicine Gate Master. "As for the attack on the Azure Tide Sect, we have already investigated it thoroughly and reached a conclusion. We no longer need to trouble you for assistance."
In other words, they had already determined that he was responsible, so there was no need to keep going around in circles over it.
The Medicine Gate Master pretended not to understand and raised an eyebrow slightly. "Oh? Then what brings you here?"
"Su Mianmian, a personal disciple of our Blazing Flame Peak, has been a guest of your sect for many days. It is time to let her go home."
The Medicine Gate Master lowered his eyes slightly. After a few breaths, he suddenly smiled. "Actually, I had intended to send young Fellow Daoist Su back myself.
"However, I have one favor to ask, and I hope your sect will agree."
As soon as those words fell, many of those still whispering fell silent. Almost in unison, they turned their eyes toward