The Wang Family had only just announced the urgency of the situation when Lin Hao stepped forward of his own accord.
His stance left the various parties unsure what to make of him.
When Yang Jie had first begun defending him, she had clearly been arguing her case on reasonable grounds.
Yet now that Lin Hao had stepped forward himself, everyone began scrutinizing him instead.
Quite a few people also looked toward Yang Jie.
Someone took the initiative to ask, "Pavilion Master Yang, is this your stance as well?"
"What position do the Treasure Gathering Pavilion and the Yang Family take on this matter?"
"And what do you mean by this, young master? Have we said anything? Why are you making it sound as though we intend to rob you?"
"The divine weapon has awakened. It does seem there is some affinity there-"
Although Yang Jie was not among the very strongest present, her cultivation realm still placed her in the first rank.
Moreover, the Wang Family Patriarch's earlier assessment had been correct. The divine weapon was quite settled in Lin Hao's hands, so there was indeed a strong possibility that the two shared an affinity.
This also indirectly supported the possibility that he really had discovered the Origin Stone's potential and borrowed money from Yang Jie.
Yet even though everyone had formed their own judgment inwardly,
after the Sima Family and Liu Family representatives within the Treasure Gathering Pavilion had spoken earlier, most of those present selectively ignored that possibility, not mentioning it at all.
"His words represent my stance. As the Wang Family Patriarch said earlier, the divine weapon chose him. This was his destined opportunity to begin with."
Yang Jie stood beside Lin Hao, her tone very solemn.
This support was itself another investment on her part.