"Baili Shaogongzhu, how we use these medicinal herbs is an internal matter of our sect. But what I can tell you is that our sect indeed doesn't have these two herbs," Gu Weixiong said seriously. "I can vouch for it with my integrity."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of Situ Yan and the others turned unpleasant. In fact, they would rather Gu Weixiong be lying to them, as that would at least give them a chance to obtain the herbs. Now that Gu Weixiong had said such words, it was likely that they truly didn't have them.
"Gu Zongzhu, we're not doubting you. Can't you at least tell us the purpose of using these two herbs?" Wen Ziran couldn't help but speak up. The Medicine Sect was their only hope now. Whether they could ultimately obtain these two herbs or not, they should at least be given a definite answer.
"Wen Shaogongzhu, I've already said everything I can say. We indeed don't have these herbs. Knowing their purpose won't serve any purpose for you. It's an internal matter of our Medicine Sect," Gu Weixiong replied calmly, clearly having made up his mind not to disclose any further information.
Seeing this, the people from Baili Hongzhuang's side furrowed their brows, feeling that something was amiss. If it were just an ordinary use, there would be no need for Gu Weixiong to conceal it. Now, his behavior only raised more suspicion.
"Gu Zongzhu, why don't we get straight to the point?" Lan Yunxiao looked at Gu Weixiong, his elegant and handsome face showing a serious expression. "How can you tell us the specific purpose? If you don't, we will surely have doubts. If our friendship with your sect is affected because of this, it wouldn't be good."
As Lan Yunxiao finished speaking, Gu Weixiong's expression couldn't help but change. Since Lan Yunxiao became the head of the Lan family, Gu Weixiong hadn't had any dealings with him before. He hadn't paid attention to it since he hadn't heard Lan Yunxiao speak before. Now, he hadn't expected that Lan Yunxiao would hit the key point right from the start.
A threat.
Lan Yunxiao was threatening him.
If he didn't make this matter clear to them, it meant that Tiangang Sect, Wuji Palace, the Lan family, and even Cloud Sword Sect would become enemies of the Medicine Sect. With such a huge cost, he indeed needed to think carefully.
Situ Yan quietly glanced at Lan Yunxiao and his eyes flashed with appreciation. His son-in-law's abilities were truly outstanding. No wonder the entire Lan family had supported him to become the next family head.
"Lan Jiazhu, you're really putting me in a difficult position..." Gu Weixiong said in a deep voice.
"If this matter wasn't so important to us, we wouldn't want to put you in a difficult position. As long as you're willing to tell us, our friendship with the Medicine Sect will continue," Lan Yunxiao maintained his stance, his gaze clear and his tone sincere.
When two forces interacted, it was often like this. Now that they were in a dominant position, unless the Medicine Sect wanted to become their enemy, Gu Weixiong could only think carefully about how to resolve this matter.
"Gu Zongzhu, we have made ourselves clear on this matter," Situ Yan's face also darkened. "Whatever conditions you have, feel free to propose them."