Long Chen and Ye Lingshan had entered the temple through different entrances, leaving behind only Qu Jianying and the four Grand Elders in the palace.

“Granduncle-master, what made you change your mind?” asked Qu Jianying. She was very pleasantly surprised that Long Chen had been allowed to enter the temple.

The four Grand Elders had previously refused to allow Long Chen to enter, so now Qu Jianying was surprised that they would change their minds. Considering how experienced they were, they wouldn’t act based on personal relationships. Their actions were made entirely with the Martial Heaven Alliance at heart. So it was basically impossible to change their minds.

When they had refused Long Chen the first time, she had already given up hope of Long Chen getting the reward.

“If I said it was because of his wine, would you believe me?” laughed one of the Grand Elders.

“Have you been infected by that little fellow? Pay attention to your decorum,” scolded the less carefree Grand Elder.

“What...