Gong Zhang followed the guards to the platform on Front Peak. Fang Xuan immediately went up to greet him and said warmly, "I am Fang Xuan, deputy Gang Leader of Reach the Summit. May I ask where you gentlemen hail from?"
"Gong Zhang, Fifth Elder of Windfire Ridge!" the Fifth Elder replied indifferently.
Fang Xuan's heart skipped a beat. These people had arrived quickly. Still wearing a bright smile, he welcomed them. "So you are honored guests from Windfire Ridge. Forgive me for not greeting you sooner. This way, please. Let us move to the Council Chamber!"
Once they reached the Council Chamber and everyone had taken a seat, Fang Xuan asked, "What important business brings you here, Fifth Elder?"
"Reach the Summit issued a bounty that caused quite a stir. All of Northern Spirit has been discussing it enthusiastically.
"Thirty billion taels of silver to hunt down someone of Xiantian Second Grade. Reach the Summit certainly has deep pockets!" Gong Zhang said mildly.
As though he had not heard Gong Zhang's mockery, Fang Xuan asked expectantly, "Do you have a lead on the villain, Elder Gong?"
Gong Zhang frowned slightly and said with displeasure, "No, but your bounty specifically identified Tao Yuchan as a former disciple of Windfire Ridge, thrusting Windfire Ridge straight into the teeth of the storm.
"Negative remarks have also been spreading throughout Northern Spirit!
"Please withdraw the bounty immediately and refrain from placing any bounty on Tao Yuchan for three years, minimizing the impact on our sect. You can do that, I trust?"
Fang Xuan cupped his hands and said apologetically, "That was indeed an oversight on my part. Please forgive me, Elder Gong. We will withdraw the bounty as soon as possible!"
Seeing how accommodating Fang Xuan was, Gong Zhang's brow relaxed. He sipped