But now, hearing that someone was colluding with outsiders, the elders immediately became displeased. Internal strife was one thing, but involving outsiders was absolutely unacceptable. Their Flame Serpent's ability to stand unshaken was precisely because they were united. Within the group, fighting and killing were tolerable, but once outsiders were involved, attempting to damage the foundation of the Flame Serpent was absolutely not allowed.
Elder Zhao occupied the first seat to the right, indicating his high status.
Watching Ye Xiu's fierce and astonished gaze, he wondered how the boy knew about the collusion with outsiders—a matter not even his confidants were privy to. However, he was definitely not foolish enough to admit it.
