"This..."
They watched that contract fall into Gu Chenfeng's hands.
Li Qingluo's and Shen Tai's expressions changed drastically, shock and fury filling their faces.
They vaguely guessed that Gu Chenfeng must have used some special means to make Dong Ting act so abnormally and hand over the evidence of his crime.
Their gazes locked onto the jade slip, and powerful auras radiated from them, enveloping Gu Chenfeng.
Instinctively, they thought of making a move to seize it.
Yet Gu Chenfeng stood opposite them with his hands behind his back, letting the jade slip float before him.
"Want it? You can try taking it, but if you get beaten to death, I won't be responsible."
At that moment, Gu Chenfeng wore a calm, unruffled smile.
Yet an invisible force gathered around him, like soundless thunder poised to erupt.
The instant Li Qingluo's and Shen Tai's auras met it, their hair stood on end and a chill ran down their backs.
Under Gu Chenfeng's gaze, they felt as though a primordial beast had fixed its eyes on them.
Their momentum faltered, and they forcibly halted their advancing footsteps.
Recalling the formidable reputation Gu Chenfeng had earned in the Star Luo Domain over the years, they feared that even together, they would be no match for him.
In the end, a trace of apprehension flashed through their eyes, and neither dared act.
Li Qingluo spoke first. "Island Master Gu, I think this was merely a misunderstanding.
"Since Dong Ting could forge a promissory note, he might also have forged this contract. We knew nothing about it.
"We acted rashly in this matter and apologize to you, Island Master Gu. Let us leave it at that."
Shen Tai caught her meaning. He too cupped his hands, then instructed his disciples.
"Put those things down