In this world, one of the most embarrassing things was to sell someone out and then have that person suddenly appear right in front of you.

Ning Rufeng was now experiencing this embarrassment. Even though he had wizened with age and had facial skin thicker than an elephant’s and tougher than bark, he still couldn’t help but flush red. After sputtering and laughing for a long time, he barely managed to squeeze out, “Elder Hai Mingwei, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other, haha…haha…”

Standing beside Elder Muli who had now returned was a middle-aged cultivator who looked to be around 40 years of age. His skin was fair and clear and his loose blue robes gave him a scholarly air. But at this time, this person was clenching his teeth and his anger completely destroyed his elegant demeanor. “Surname Ning, since we haven’t seen each other for such a long time, how come you haven’t died yet?”

Ning Rufeng shrunk his neck like a turtle, his laughing even uglier than his crying. Luckily, the cold-as-a-block-of-ice Elder Muli helped break through the impasse. “Elder Hai Mingwei, it seems that this person was right. You were the one to tell him about the sect treasure!”

Hai Mingwei heaved a deep sigh. “It was an accident that originated from drinking too much a long time ago. And it just so happened that I was drinking with someone who apparently cannot keep his promises. Elder Muli, please rest assured that I will give the sect an explanation for this.”

Muli coldly swept his eyes over everyone. At this time, Qin Yu could clearly feel a faint bloodthirst from him. He couldn’t help but frown. Luckily, this feeling disappeared as quickly as it came and Muli left in a huff of anger. “I will allow Elder Hai Mingwei to deal with this matter. I am leaving first!”

Bang –

The door to the VIP lounge slammed shut and the ringing echoes continued reverberating for a long...