An Ke’s heart jerked when she heard Chen Xi’s question, and she knew that she was still a step too late because the seeds of misunderstanding had already been planted into Chen Xi’s heart, causing it to be impossible to resolve in just a few words.

Especially since she felt that the sect had gone too far in this matter this time!

Thoughts bloomed in An Ke’s mind, yet she swiftly explained. “Chen Xi, these disciples that are guarding the entrance have only just entered the sect not too long ago, so they aren’t aware of the internal matters of the sect. Actually, it’s a misunderstanding.”

Chen Xi’s expression remained gloomy as he said, “A misunderstanding? I’ve even handed over my command token. Could it be that it’s insufficient to prove my identity? Moreover, they’ve clearly recognized me, yet still took me to be an enemy. Can this be called a misunderstanding?”

An Ke was questioned to the point her face froze, and she was slightly as a loss for words.

Chen Xi couldn’t bear putting her in a difficult situation when he saw this because all those years ago when he’d just entered the sect, An Ke had helped him on numerous occasions, so even if he had a bellyful of rage, he would absolutely not vent it on her.

So he paused for a moment, and then he sighed. “An Ke, tell me frankly. Exactly what is...