Ye Han stood to one side, watching the Seventh Elder question the reception steward with a dark expression.
His own brows furrowed slightly. Who had the nerve to steal the Seventh Elder's allotted spot?
When Ye Han and the Seventh Elder arrived at the entrance to the Ancient Spirit Cave on Qing Xuan Peak, the reception steward actually told the Seventh Elder that his spot was gone.
The reception steward said cautiously, "Seventh Elder, you really can't blame me for this. Seven Mysteries Peak hasn't brought any disciples here for several years. The Fifth Elder will be here shortly. You can discuss it with him then."
At that, the Seventh Elder raised an eyebrow. "What? The Fifth Elder?"
The reception steward nodded. "Yes, Seventh Elder. He reserved it with me over a month ago so his grandson could enter this time."
He paused, gave Ye Han a meaningful look from behind the Seventh Elder, then continued, "How about having your disciple wait for the next spot, Seventh Elder? The Fifth Elder reserved this one first."
Before the fellow could finish, the Seventh Elder said coldly, "Since when could these spots be reserved? It's Seven Mysteries Peak's turn. What does Profound Heaven Peak have to do with it?"
Indeed, the Seventh Elder had told Ye Han to wait a month precisely because the spots for Qi Refining Realm cultivators to enter the Ancient Spirit Cave rotated among the peaks.
It was Seven Mysteries Peak's turn, which was why the Seventh Elder had brought Ye Han here now.
Otherwise, why would he have arranged to bring Ye Han to the Ancient Spirit Cave a month later?
The reception steward's face fell at the Seventh Elder's words, and he had no idea how to explain. After all, by rights, the Fifth Elder's Profound