Chen Shi'an struck while the iron was hot. "As far as I know, when you took over as Sect Master back then, you had quite a few rivals. Gu Yuetian was one of them.
Now that an opportunity has come, knowing his temperament, he most likely won't want to miss it."
Hong Qingliu fell silent for a moment, then said gravely, "I understand. I'll arrange for people to keep a close eye on Martial Uncle Gu."
Chen Shi'an added, "Sect Master, I think we should take things a step further.
If we slip up and Gu Yuetian gets the news out, we'll be left in an extremely passive position."
Hong Qingliu's gaze shifted slightly. "Taking action against Martial Uncle Gu based on nothing but subjective speculation, without a shred of evidence, would hardly be appropriate. For one, it would be difficult to convince everyone. For another, my conscience would trouble me."
Chen Shi'an replied, "The stakes are enormous. For the safety of the sect, there are some things we have to do, even if they are unfair."
Hong Qingliu pondered for a long while, but ultimately shook his head. "No. Without any evidence at all, I can't do that."
Chen Shi'an was about to speak again, but Hong Qingliu waved a hand. "Enough. I'll keep an eye on this matter.
Go back for now. You still have to head to the Desolate Ruins early tomorrow morning."
Chen Shi'an sighed inwardly, then respectfully cupped his hands toward Hong Qingliu and slowly withdrew.
Whether Gu Yuetian would betray the Earth Pill Sect, Chen Shi'an did not know.
But he had intended to get rid of Gu Yuetian anyway. Better to kill the wrong man than let him go.
Unfortunately, Hong Qingliu was indecisive and had not made up his mind.
Since he