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There was no doubt that Yao Pei's words carried a hint of sarcasm, yet neither her expression nor her tone betrayed even the slightest trace of mockery.
Zhang Yuelu responded, “I wouldn’t dare accept such a claim.”
“You fully deserve it.” Yao Pei gave a faint smile, but her eyes remained devoid of warmth. “Recently, there has been a rumor circulating, claiming that the Zhengyi Sect and the Quanzhen Sect have reached an agreement on the selection of Grand Master. This time, the Zhengyi Sect will fully support Sage Donghua from the Quanzhen Sect to take the position of Grand Master.
“When the next election comes around, the Quanzhen Sect will return the favor by fully supporting the Zhengyi Sect’s chosen successor. The two sects intend to suppress the Taiping Sect by joining forces. Due to this, the Earthly Preceptor has been persistently endorsing and promoting Qing Xiao, paving the way for the next generation of Grand Master.”
Qi Xuansu’s first instinct was that Yao Pei harbored resentment.
It was completely understandable. When one’s elders went to great lengths to promote an outsider who just happened to be a direct competitor, it would be difficult for anyone to remain calm after becoming a casualty of political maneuvers.
Yet, there was not...
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