Many powerful experts present frowned slightly.
They silently pondered the strange circumstances surrounding today's events.
Though they dared not openly question Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi's decision, doubts grew like wild weeds in their hearts.
Strange!
Everything that had happened today left everyone with an exceedingly strange feeling.
Although Taiyi Zhenren was usually somewhat arrogant and domineering, he was not the sort to scheme in secret.
Besides, Yuanshi had reached his earlier decision far too quickly.
Some Mighty Experts had already begun to suspect something.
Yet, cowed by a Sage's majesty, they ultimately kept their thoughts to themselves.
Meanwhile, Gu Changqing still wore his usual devil-may-care expression.
He tipped his head back and drained the last mouthful of fine wine, then casually hung the Wine Gourd at his waist.
"Heh heh, today's events were interesting indeed."
Gu Changqing felt secretly pleased. Naturally, he knew the truth behind what had happened today.
He also understood why Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi had been so hasty to declare Taiyi Zhenren guilty.
But from the moment Yuanshi appeared, he had also understood that slaying Taiyi Zhenren was no longer possible.
Getting this far was already a decent outcome.
Even so, he could not help sighing inwardly with regret.
What a pity...
I didn't make Taiyi Zhenren the first person on the list.
Exactly!
That had been Gu Changqing's original intention.
After all, sending Taiyi Zhenren straight onto the list would undoubtedly have been a slap in Yuanshi's face.
It would also have bolstered the Interception Sect's prestige.
Unfortunately, Yuanshi had arrived far too quickly, leaving Shi Ji no further opportunity to strike.
While he was pondering this,
Shi Ji, beside him, settled her blood qi and returned to her normal state.
Then she bowed with profound respect and said,
"Thank you, Senior Brother Wine Sword Immortal."
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