Inside the great hall, Yao Wangui's expression abruptly changed when he heard that Xiao Yan actually intended to seek justice for Yao Lao. Unable to remain seated any longer, he sprang to his feet and barked harshly.
"Xiao Yan, what do you take the Yao Clan for, daring to spout such outrageous words here?"
"Don't think a little strength puts you above all laws! Our Yao Clan has countless experts. Do you think we would stand by and let you run wild here?"
At those words, the Yao Clan's elders likewise felt that Xiao Yan was far too arrogant.
Although it was indeed Yao Wangui's underhanded scheming that had led to Yao Chen being expelled from the Yao Clan back then.
Yao Wangui was now the chief elder of the Yao Clan's Punishment Hall. If they punished him simply because Xiao Yan demanded justice for his honored teacher, wouldn't that undermine the clan's prestige?
However, none of them immediately spoke up for Yao Wangui. Instead, they turned their gazes toward Yao Dan, waiting to see how he would handle this.
Yao Dan fell silent for a moment before saying, "Yao Wangui was indeed in the wrong back then. Since our young friend Xiao Yan wants an accounting, as clan leader, I can strip Yao Wangui of his position as chief elder of the Punishment Hall and banish him from Medicine Mountain for ten years."
"Would that satisfy you, young friend?" Yao Dan asked.
Xiao Yan had now risen to such prominence that even Yao Dan had to treat him cautiously.
Yet after hearing Yao Dan's words, Xiao Yan shook his head. "Too lenient!"
"Very well. As his disciple, I'll seek justice for my honored teacher myself!"
Before Xiao Yan had finished speaking, Yao Dan and Elder Wan Huo realized what