These words caused a sizable commotion.

“What’s the meaning of this?”

“You think we’re not qualified to speak regarding this important matter?” Some elders were furious.

Others said calmly, “Looks like we’re indeed getting old.”

“This Xue family no longer needs old fogeys like us.”

Some people lashed out directly, “How dare a youngster like you say such things? Do you still recognize the family rules?”

“I knew it, the Xue family will fall in the hands of you traitors!”

Apparently, they weren’t afraid of this junior. At the very least, not as much as they were of Qianye.

The Xue Clan Lord spoke, “All elders and executives will remain, we shall decide this matter together. That’s final.”

Since the clan lord has spoken, there was no longer a reason for Xue Wu to insist. He lowered his head with a livid expression; his words just now had angered many people and brought about numerous curses.

Being privy to classified information was a part of status and authority. None of the old men here were willing to be left out.

Ji Tianqing waited silently. Only after the...