The results were well within Su Yi’s expectations.

Ye Donghe said gravely, “Brother Yue, thank you for the reminder, but I’m acting out of consideration for the clan as a whole. My intentions are clear to everyone between heaven and earth; even if Ancestor Ye Yu and the others find out, I trust they’ll understand!”

Ye Donghe paused, his expression dignified. “Brother Yue, you’re here as a guest. I request that you do not intervene in our clan’s affairs. It would be terrible if this led to any unpleasantness.”

Ye Zishan and the other main branch clansmen’s expressions shifted.

Who’d have thought that Ye Donghe wouldn’t even give Yue Shi face?

Yue Shi furrowed his brow and sighed. “It’s true; I’m ultimately just an outsider.”

He faced Ye Zishan and the other members of the main lineage, then clasped his fist apologetically. “Everyone, I’m afraid I’ve already said all I can say. It wouldn’t do for me to participate in the proceedings any further. I humbly request your understanding.”

The expressions of the main branch members dimmed in response.

How could they fail to realize that no matter how transcendent Yue Shi’s position was, he couldn’t...